Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Warwick, RI
$31.00–$37.00/ hour
New this week
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Taunton, MA
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Taunton 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 2 hospitals in Taunton. 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 Taunton.
- $36.26median pay per hour, Providence
- $31–$38typical range per hour
- 2,310licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near Taunton
Roles in other cities of the Providence-Warwick area.
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health
BrightSpring Health Services · Providence, RI
$33.00–$45.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Amedisys | 1 | $34 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $39 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Taunton, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.47 | $61,300 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.15 | $64,790 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Median | $36.26 | $75,420 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.68 | $78,370 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.92 | $80,950 | 30% above U.S. median |
How Taunton 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 Taunton
- 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 Taunton 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 Taunton
| Item | Federal 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 Taunton
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Taunton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University Health Morton Hospital Taunton, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Taunton State Hospital Taunton, MA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River, MA | 12 mi | $36.26/hr | 94,689 |
| Brockton, MA | 13 mi | $37.82/hr | 105,788 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 14 mi | $36.26/hr | 76,996 |
| Weymouth Town, MA | 22 mi | $37.82/hr | 60,159 |
| Quincy, MA | 25 mi | $37.82/hr | 103,434 |
| Newton, MA | 30 mi | $37.82/hr | 90,700 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Taunton, 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 Taunton 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 Taunton?
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 Taunton.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Taunton 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 Taunton 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 Taunton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Taunton 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 reportTaunton, 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
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - Full TimePermanent$37.00–$40.00/ hour
- Recovery LPN, Brockton Behavioral Health Center, Per DiemPer diem$33.23–$48.41/ hour
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