Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Portland, OR
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Portland area earns $83,510 a year ($40.15 an hour), 30% above the U.S. median ($64,400) and 4% above the Oregon median ($80,470). Half of the 2,250 licensed practical nurses there earn between $77,280 and $93,090.
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,060 | $64,000 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $77,280 | $73,040 | $59,000 |
| Median | $83,510 | $80,470 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $93,090 | $90,690 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $102,780 | $98,990 | $83,440 |
| Average | $84,440 | $81,420 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 2,250 | 4,260 | 648,410 |
Portland, OR ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,310
- Providence, RI: $78,990
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.