salary$83,510 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,780per year
Jobs in the area2,250people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Portland?
OK. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 26.9% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Portland, OR?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $83,510 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $65,060 and $102,780.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 26.9% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.