FL · Clearwater · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Clearwater, FL

Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Clearwater area centers on $28.87 per hour, or about $60,050 a year. The lower quarter earns under $26.21 and the upper quarter over $30.28. That ranks 214th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 294th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Clearwater. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Clearwater.

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Clearwater, FL

The metro median is in line with the Florida statewide median of $28.89 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 5,830 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area, 4.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.65$49,19021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$26.21$54,52013% below U.S. median
Median$28.87$60,0504% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$30.28$62,9801% above U.S. median
Top 10%$35.89$74,65020% above U.S. median

How Clearwater ranks

  • 214th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 294th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th of 20 Florida metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Clearwater

  • Overall prices in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% above the U.S. average (index 125.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.87 median hour buys what $28.62 buys at the national price level, 5% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Clearwater paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,039
  • Per year: $51,966
  • Per month: $4,330
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Clearwater

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$161
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,687
13-week assignment$21,931

Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Florida

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Per diemPosted 2 days ago

Licensed Practical Nurse

Amedisys · Gainesville, FL

$33.46–$41.00/ hour
  • Homecare PRN
  • Req 57697
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Clearwater

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Clearwater, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Morton Plant Hospital
Clearwater, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Windmoor Healthcare Of Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Pinellas County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Pinellas County (2 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Largo, FL5 mi$28.87/hr82,337
Pinellas Park, FL9 mi$28.87/hr53,503
Bradenton, FL36 mi$29.45/hr58,184
Sarasota, FL46 mi$29.45/hr57,764
Lakeland, FL50 mi$27.83/hr124,990
Winter Haven, FL64 mi$27.83/hr59,975

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Florida · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

Florida is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Florida license by endorsement.

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Clearwater

Clearwater city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Clearwater, FL?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area have a median pay of $28.87 per hour, about $60,050 a year. The middle half earn between $26.21 and $30.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Clearwater a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater ranks 294th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 214th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses work in Clearwater?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Clearwater, led by Morton Plant Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Clearwater as a licensed practical nurse?

Florida is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Florida license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Clearwater in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Pinellas County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Clearwater?

The federal per diem benchmark in Clearwater is $161 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Clearwater?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationViera, FL · 4 postings$35.28/ hr$19–$47
  • AmedisysGainesville, FL · 6 postings$31.51/ hr$25–$41
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51

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Low$25Median$33.11High$41

10 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Florida, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 LPN / LVN roles

  1. LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home HealthPermanent
    $28.15–$34.87/ hour
    Amedisys · Valrico, FL · posted today
  2. LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home HealthPer diem
    $25.37–$31.71/ hour
    Amedisys · Port Charlotte, FL · posted today

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