verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Oregon

Median Annual in Oregon
$80,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.69/hr
▲ 25% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oregon

groups Employed in OR
4,260
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,853 #3 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Oregon, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Oregon earn a median of $80,470 per year ($38.69 per hour), which is 25% above the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $64,000, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $98,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oregon.

Is $80,470 good pay in Oregon?

Adjusted for Oregon's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $80,470 is worth about $77,853 in national buying power — ranking Oregon #3 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Oregon

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,000
$30.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,470
$38.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,990
$47.59/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OR
Oregon (here) $80,470 $77,853
Washington $83,150 $77,701 −$2,680
California $79,750 $72,029 +$720
Nevada $76,160 $76,176 +$4,310
Idaho $63,800 $66,810 +$16,670

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Oregon: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Oregon?

Licensed practical nurses in Oregon earn a median of $80,470 per year ($38.69 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Oregon pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $80,470, Oregon pays 25% above the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 4,260 work in the state.

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