Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary
in Salem, OR
- Middle 50%
- $68,070–$82,590
- vs U.S. median
- +24%
- Metro rank
- #20 of 443
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the Salem, OR metro earn a median of $79,600 a year, based on BLS estimates for 660 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% above the U.S. median of $64,400 and 1% below the OR statewide median of $80,470. It ranks #20 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE660 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in other OR metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $83,510 |
| Medford, OR | $79,160 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $78,650 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $77,790 |
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Questions
What is the average Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Salem?
The BLS median is $79,600 a year (May 2025). Half of the 660 jobs pay between $68,070 and $82,590. The 10th percentile is $65,420 and the 90th is $95,370.
Is Salem a high-paying metro for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
That is 24% above the U.S. median of $64,400 and 1% below the OR statewide median of $80,470. It ranks #20 of 443 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make an hour in Salem?
About $38.27 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $79,600 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $32.73–$39.71 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.