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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Practice - 4 day work week!
Trinity Health · Saratoga Springs, NY
$26.90–$35.40/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Troy, NY
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Troy area centers on $28.86 per hour, or about $60,030 a year. The lower quarter earns under $25.79 and the upper quarter over $30.71. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Troy. That ranks 215th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 281st of 341 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Troy.
- $28.86median pay per hour, Albany
- $26–$31typical range per hour
- 2,130licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near Troy
Roles in other cities of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Fresenius Medical Care · Albany, NY
$22.00–$35.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse - Rensselaer Health Center Capital Region
Trinity Health · Rensselaer, NY
$36.00–$47.52/ hour
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
LPN - Endocrinology Office
Albany Medical Center · Albany, NY
$55k–$82k/ year
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Health | 2 | $36.45 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $28.50 |
| Albany Medical Center | 1 | $32.87 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Troy, NY
The metro median is 6% below the New York statewide median of $30.78 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 2,130 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 4.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.63 | $51,230 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.79 | $53,640 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.86 | $60,030 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.71 | $63,880 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.23 | $71,200 | 14% above U.S. median |
How Troy ranks
- 215th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 281st of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Troy
- Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.86 median hour buys what $28.99 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 Troy paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,039
- Per year: $51,948
- Per month: $4,329
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Troy
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $121 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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 Troy
CMS lists 1 hospital in Troy, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York Troy, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 8 mi | $28.86/hr | 101,317 |
| Schenectady, NY | 14 mi | $28.86/hr | 69,495 |
| Chicopee, MA | 68 mi | $34.98/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 72 mi | $34.98/hr | 154,888 |
| Bristol, CT | 82 mi | $33.23/hr | 62,195 |
| Utica, NY | 82 mi | $27.68/hr | 63,660 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in New York · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Troy
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Troy, NY?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $28.86 per hour, about $60,030 a year. The middle half earn between $25.79 and $30.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Troy a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 281st of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 215th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Troy?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Troy.
Do I need a New York license to work in Troy 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.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Troy?
The federal per diem benchmark in Troy is $121 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 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 reportTroy, 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
+ 93 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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