Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $78,870 +26.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.92
10th percentile $65,080
90th percentile $97,030
Employed locally 2,340
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,080
    25th
    $71,780
    50th (median)
    $78,870
    75th
    $84,050
    90th
    $97,030

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 83% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880
    Grants Pass, OR $79,810
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $79,580
    Bend, OR $79,040
    Anchorage, AK $78,060
    California $77,170

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Dental Hygienists $118,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Portland, OR-WA is $37.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.41 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Portland, OR-WA is 26.5% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Portland?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $65,080 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,780.