How Much Does an LPN Make in Oregon in 2026?
Typical pay for LPNs in Oregon, from federal wage data (May 2025), with pay by city, the ten-year trend, and how the state compares.
BLS OES May 2025 · Oregon · typical annual pay from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth
A typical LPN in Oregon earns about $38.69 per hour ($80,470 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $6,706 a month and $1,548 a week, based on the annual figure. Those numbers cover the full range of experience levels and practice settings across the state.
That pay runs about 25% above the national figure of $64,400 a year ($30.96 an hour), according to the same May 2025 data. Oregon ranks 3rd among the 51 states and the District of Columbia for LPN pay. The state's LPN workforce totals 4,260, a modest number that still supports pay well above the national figure.
LPN pay in Oregon at a glance
- Typical LPN pay in Oregon is $80,470 a year ($38.69 an hour), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025).
- Oregon LPNs earn about 25% more than the national figure, placing the state 3rd out of 51 for LPN pay.
- Portland pays LPNs the most in the state, with typical pay reaching $83,510 a year.
- Entry-level LPNs in Oregon start around $64,000 a year, while the top 10% of earners make over $98,990.
- Oregon LPN pay has climbed 65% over the past decade, outpacing the 49% national rise over the same period.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an LPN make in Oregon?
LPN pay by career stage in Oregon
| Career stage | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $64,000$30.77 an hour | $49,740$23.91 an hour |
| First years | $73,040$35.11 an hour | $59,000$28.37 an hour |
| Typical LPN | $80,470$38.69 an hour | $64,400$30.96 an hour |
| Experienced | $90,690$43.60 an hour | $76,030$36.55 an hour |
| Top 10% | $98,990$47.59 an hour | $83,440$40.12 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · starting out is the 10th percentile, first years the 25th, typical the median, experienced the 75th, top 10% the 90th
LPN pay by experience level in Oregon
Entry-level positions in Oregon typically offer around $30.77 an hour ($64,000 a year), based on the same May 2025 data. That starting pay moves toward the state's typical $80,470 within a few years on the job. New LPNs in hospitals and larger clinics tend to see that climb sooner than those starting in smaller settings.
Experienced LPNs often earn upwards of $43.60 an hour ($90,690 a year), and the top 10% of earners make over $98,990 a year ($47.59 an hour). That leaves a $34,990 spread between entry-level and top pay in Oregon. Practice setting, years on the job, and city all play a part in where an individual LPN lands in that range.
LPN pay growth in Oregon
Typical (median) annual wage for LPNs in Oregon · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
Oregon LPN pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $48,630 in 2015 to $80,470 in 2025. That is a gain of $31,840, a 65% rise over ten years. The increase has been consistent year over year rather than a single sharp jump.
Nationally, LPN pay rose 49% over the same decade, so Oregon's climb outpaced the country as a whole. For someone starting an LPN career in Oregon now, that decade of numbers shows pay has moved up steadily, though no future rise is guaranteed.
LPN salary by city in Oregon
Pay runs highest in Portland, where LPNs typically earn $83,510 a year ($40.15 an hour), about 4% above the state figure. Bend and Grants Pass follow closely, at $83,260 and $82,410 a year. All three sit in the western and central parts of the state, in metro areas with higher living costs.
Corvallis has the lowest typical pay among Oregon's metro areas, at $74,160 a year ($35.66 an hour), a spread of $9,350 from Portland. Portland also has the largest LPN workforce in the state, with 2,250 employed there. Figures for each city reflect its full metro area, and higher pay in cities like Portland and Bend tends to track their higher cost of living.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Oregon | LPNs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $83,510 | $40.15 | +4% | 2,250 |
| 2 | Bend | $83,260 | $40.03 | +3% | 150 |
| 3 | Grants Pass | $82,410 | $39.62 | +2% | 120 |
| 4 | Albany | $79,610 | $38.28 | -1% | 130 |
| 5 | Salem | $79,600 | $38.27 | -1% | 660 |
| 6 | Medford | $79,160 | $38.06 | -2% | 260 |
| 7 | Eugene metro incl. Springfield | $77,790 | $37.40 | -3% | 590 |
| 8 | Corvallis | $74,160 | $35.66 | -8% | 70 |
Each row is one BLS metro area; cities that share a metro share its figures · BLS OES May 2025 · Oregon typical pay $80,470
How Oregon compares with nearby states
Oregon's LPN pay sits close to Washington's, where typical pay runs about 3% higher at $83,150 a year. California pays a bit less, about 1% below Oregon at $79,750, and Nevada trails by 5% at $76,160. Idaho pays notably less, about 21% below Oregon at $63,800 a year. Nursing licenses can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, which can open up job searching across state lines.
| State | Typical pay | Vs Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $80,470 | baseline |
| Washington | $83,150 | +3% |
| California | $79,750 | -1% |
| Nevada | $76,160 | -5% |
| Idaho | $63,800 | -21% |
Bordering states, ranked by typical LPN pay · BLS OES May 2025
Is Oregon a good state for LPNs?
LPNs in Oregon earn a strong wage by national standards: typical pay is $80,470 a year, 25% above the national figure and the 3rd highest of 51. For every 1,000 jobs in Oregon, about 2.2 are LPN positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 4.2. That makes LPNs a smaller part of the local job market than usual, so employers draw from a smaller pool of qualified candidates. Taken together, Oregon is one of the better-paying states for LPNs.
Summary
LPNs in Oregon typically earn $80,470 a year, up 65% over the past decade and well above the national figure. Anyone considering the field in Oregon can check the state's nursing board or licensing registry for specific requirements, and review individual city pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an LPN make in Oregon?
- A typical LPN in Oregon earns about $80,470 a year, or $38.69 an hour, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That figure sits well above the national typical pay for the same role.
- How much does an LPN make an hour in Oregon?
- LPNs in Oregon typically earn about $38.69 an hour, per May 2025 wage data. Hourly pay ranges from around $30.77 for entry-level positions up to $47.59 an hour for the top 10% of earners.
- What is the starting pay for an LPN in Oregon?
- Entry-level LPNs in Oregon typically start around $30.77 an hour, or about $64,000 a year. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical $80,470 a year within a few years of experience.
- Which city in Oregon pays LPNs the most?
- Portland pays LPNs the most in Oregon, with typical pay of $83,510 a year, about 4% above the state figure. Bend and Grants Pass follow closely behind, both paying more than $82,000 a year.
- Is LPN pay in Oregon higher than the national rate?
- Yes. Oregon's typical LPN pay of $80,470 a year runs about 25% above the national figure of $64,400, ranking Oregon 3rd among the 51 states for LPN pay.