MA · Fall River · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Fall River, MA

Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Fall River area centers on $36.26 per hour, or about $75,420 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.15 and the upper quarter over $37.68. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Fall River. That ranks 36th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 21st of 341 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Fall River.

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Who is hiring licensed practical nurses near Fall River

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Amedisys1$34
BrightSpring Health Services1$39

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Fall River, MA

The metro median is 1% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $36.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 2,310 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Providence-Warwick metro area, 3.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.47$61,3002% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.15$64,7904% above U.S. median
Median$36.26$75,42021% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.68$78,37026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$38.92$80,95030% above U.S. median

How Fall River ranks

  • 36th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 21st of 341 after adjusting for local prices

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.

What your pay buys in Fall River

  • Overall prices in Providence-Warwick run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.26 median hour buys what $35.63 buys at the national price level, 19% above 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 Fall River paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,305
  • Per year: $65,268
  • Per month: $5,439

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Providence-Warwick metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Fall River

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$126
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,442
13-week assignment$18,746

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).

Hospitals in Fall River

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Fall River, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Southcoast Hospitals Group
Fall River, MA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Saint Anne's Hospital
Fall River, MA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center
Fall River, MA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Bristol County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Bristol County (1 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
New Bedford, MA9 mi$36.26/hr101,318
Taunton, MA12 mi$36.26/hr61,936
Brockton, MA25 mi$37.82/hr105,788
Weymouth Town, MA34 mi$37.82/hr60,159
Quincy, MA37 mi$37.82/hr103,434
Newton, MA42 mi$37.82/hr90,700

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Massachusetts · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Massachusetts license by endorsement.

Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Massachusetts state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Fall River

Fall River city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Fall River, MA?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Providence-Warwick metro area have a median pay of $36.26 per hour, about $75,420 a year. The middle half earn between $31.15 and $37.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Providence-Warwick ranks 21st of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 36th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Fall River?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Providence-Warwick area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Fall River.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Fall River as a licensed practical nurse?

Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse working here applies for a Massachusetts license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Fall River in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Bristol 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 Fall River?

The federal per diem benchmark in Fall River is $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your LPN / LVN pay reportFall River, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Boston Medical CenterMassachusetts · 3 postings$40.82/ hr$33–$48
  • Enhabit Home HealthLakeville, MA · 4 postings$38.50/ hr$37–$40
  • Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 3 postings$37.57/ hr$32–$44
  • UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 8 postings$34.63/ hr$23–$42

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$27Median$34.63High$43

33 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 33 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 33 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - Full TimePermanent
    $37.00–$40.00/ hour
    Enhabit Home Health · Lakeville, MA · posted yesterday
  2. Recovery LPN, Brockton Behavioral Health Center, Per DiemPer diem
    $33.23–$48.41/ hour
    Boston Medical Center · Massachusetts · posted 2 days ago

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