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Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care
Veterans Health Administration · Syracuse, NY
$45k–$73k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Syracuse, NY
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Syracuse area earn a median of $27.87 per hour, about $57,970 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $25.00 and $30.03. That ranks 274th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 275th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Syracuse. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Syracuse.
- $27.87median pay per hour, Syracuse
- $25–$30typical range per hour
- 1,870licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 9% below the New York statewide median of $30.78 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 1,870 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Syracuse metro area, 6.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.54).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.38 | $48,630 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.00 | $52,000 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.87 | $57,970 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.03 | $62,460 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $32.30 | $67,180 | 8% above U.S. median |
How Syracuse ranks
- 274th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 275th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 11 New York 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.
What your pay buys in Syracuse
- Overall prices in Syracuse run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 80.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.87 median hour buys what $29.11 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Syracuse paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,003
- Per year: $50,166
- Per month: $4,180
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Syracuse metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Syracuse
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
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 Syracuse
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Va Medical Center Syracuse, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Crouse Hospital Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Hutchings Psychiatric Ctr Syracuse, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Onondaga County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Onondaga County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 46 mi | $27.68/hr | 63,660 |
| Rochester, NY | 75 mi | $29.27/hr | 207,282 |
| Schenectady, NY | 113 mi | $28.86/hr | 69,495 |
| Scranton, PA | 116 mi | $29.48/hr | 75,905 |
| Albany, NY | 122 mi | $28.86/hr | 101,317 |
| Troy, NY | 127 mi | $28.86/hr | 51,065 |
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License and tax basics in New York
New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here.
New York 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 Syracuse, NY?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Syracuse metro area have a median pay of $27.87 per hour, about $57,970 a year. The middle half earn between $25.00 and $30.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Syracuse a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Syracuse ranks 275th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 274th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Syracuse?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Syracuse. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Syracuse.
Do I need a New York license to work in Syracuse as a licensed practical nurse?
New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Syracuse in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Onondaga 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 Syracuse?
The federal per diem benchmark in Syracuse is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 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 reportSyracuse, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysHawthorne, NY · 2 postings$37.95/ hr$27–$48
- Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · 5 postings$31.53/ hr$28–$35
- Trinity HealthClifton Park Family Practice, NY · 31 postings$31.15/ hr$24–$48
- United Health ServicesBinghamton, NY · 14 postings$31.04/ hr$23–$38
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$22Median$31.15High$37
95 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in New York, 88 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 95 LPN / LVN roles
- LPNPermanent$32.23–$38.00/ hour
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Terrace at Eddy Memorial Assisted LivingPermanent$27.50–$36.90/ hour
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