How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Oregon?
$80,470a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Oregon. That is $38.69 an hour or $6,706 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.69
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,000Median: $80,470Highest 10%: $98,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,000 | $30.77 | |
| 25th | $73,040 | $35.12 | |
| Median | $80,470 | $38.69 | |
| 75th | $90,690 | $43.60 | |
| 90th | $98,990 | $47.59 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $83,510 |
| Bend, OR | $83,260 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $82,410 |
| Albany, OR | $79,610 |
| Salem, OR | $79,600 |
| Medford, OR | $79,160 |
| Eugene, OR | $77,790 |
| Corvallis, OR | $74,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 1. Washington | $83,150 |
| 2. Alaska | $80,800 |
| 3. Oregon | $80,470 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $80,220 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $80,090 |
| 6. California | $79,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $38.69 ($80,470 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $80,470 against $64,400 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Oregon rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Oregon ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $83,510 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.