Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Portland, OR
Median pay, Portland (OR) metro
$83,510/year
about $40.15 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $77,280 – $93,090
Half of licensed practical nurses in the Portland (OR) metro area earn more than $83,510 a year and half earn less. That's 30% higher than the national median of $64,400, and ranks #4 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $65,060 | $31.28 |
| 25th | $77,280 | $37.15 |
| Median (50th) | $83,510 | $40.15 |
| 75th | $93,090 | $44.75 |
| 90th (top earners) | $102,780 | $49.41 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a licensed practical nurse job in the Portland (OR) metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $77,280 ($37.15/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $77,280 to $93,090 ($37.15 to $44.75/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $93,090 ($44.75/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Night, weekend and holiday differentials can add a lot. Ask for the exact rates.
- Pay often differs between nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and home health, so compare like with like.
- Agency and travel LPN jobs pay more per hour but usually come with fewer benefits.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Portland (OR) metro. Occupation: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.