I work for the Oregon Department of Corrections. Oregon is not "Privatized" as some states are. It also is not a "right to work state". This means we have a very strong union so the pay is something like this: RN= 18 to 25 per hour (approx) LPN= 1...
Salem Oregon Hospital pays from 15 to 30 an hour Department of corrections pays from 20 to 26 an hour. With great benefits. The state also kicks in 6% to retirement. The inmates are not what the movies show. ------------------ Above all, Have fun...