Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Oregon
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Oregon earn a median $80,470 a year, +25% against the national median of $64,400; they and rank 3rd of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 41% more than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, Washington pays more (up to $83,150 in Washington) and California, Nevada and Idaho pay less (down to $63,800 in Idaho). Oregon employs 4,260 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 2.17 per 1,000 jobs, the 35th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.52 means it is less common in Oregon than nationally.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $30.77 | $35.11 | $38.69 | $43.60 | $47.59 | $39.15 | 4,260 | 2.17 | 0.52 |
| Annual | $64,000 | $73,040 | $80,470 | $90,690 | $98,990 | $81,420 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.91 | $28.37 | $30.96 | $36.55 | $40.12 | $32.24 | 648,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,740 | $59,000 | $64,400 | $76,030 | $83,440 | $67,050 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 3rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 35th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.52
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.17
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon publish a row for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $40.15 | $83,510 | $65,060 | $102,780 | 2,250 | 1.86 | 0.45 |
| Bend, OR | $40.03 | $83,260 | $60,520 | $97,610 | 150 | 1.35 | 0.32 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $39.62 | $82,410 | $70,820 | $98,810 | 120 | 3.89 | 0.93 |
| Albany, OR | $38.28 | $79,610 | $61,300 | $94,170 | 130 | 2.66 | 0.64 |
| Salem, OR | $38.27 | $79,600 | $65,420 | $95,370 | 660 | 3.48 | 0.83 |
| Medford, OR | $38.06 | $79,160 | $62,260 | $94,200 | 260 | 2.91 | 0.70 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $37.40 | $77,790 | $63,180 | $94,530 | 590 | 3.73 | 0.90 |
| Corvallis, OR | $35.66 | $74,160 | $50,750 | $92,300 | 70 | 1.81 | 0.43 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $37.81 | $78,650 | $63,940 | $95,230 | 230 | 2.02 | 0.49 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $37.38 | $77,740 | $62,440 | $94,770 | 80 | 1.05 | 0.25 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $37.21 | $77,400 | $65,620 | $94,350 | 100 | 1.90 | 0.46 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $38.69 | $80,470 | 4,260 | 0.52 |
| California | $38.34 | $79,750 | 82,850 | 1.09 |
| Idaho | $30.67 | $63,800 | 1,880 | 0.53 |
| Nevada | $36.62 | $76,160 | 3,350 | 0.52 |
| Washington | $39.98 | $83,150 | 6,780 | 0.46 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Oregon wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Oregon estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.