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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Oregon (2026)
$38.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,973/year ($4,914/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,260 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Oregon (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $80,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,973 — an effective tax rate of 26.7%.
| Gross (median) | $80,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,873 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,156 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$6,468 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,973 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,914 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Oregon?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Oregon is $80,470 per year ($38.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,040 and $90,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $80,470, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $58,973 per year ($4,914 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.7%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 4,260 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.