NY · Utica · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Utica, NY

Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Utica area centers on $27.68 per hour, or about $57,580 a year. The lower quarter earns under $25.07 and the upper quarter over $29.71. That ranks 286th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 250th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Utica. The free report below lists employers near Utica and what they pay.

More open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Utica

1 more open role from employers in Utica. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted today

Dialysis LVN/LPN

US Renal Care · Utica, NY

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  • Full-Time USD $23.00/Hr.
  • Req 7853
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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Utica, NY

The metro median is 10% below the New York statewide median of $30.78 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 950 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Utica-Rome metro area, 8.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.99$49,90020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$25.07$52,15016% below U.S. median
Median$27.68$57,5808% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$29.71$61,8001% below U.S. median
Top 10%$31.59$65,7105% above U.S. median

How Utica ranks

  • 286th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 250th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 10th 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.

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What your pay buys in Utica

  • Overall prices in Utica-Rome run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $27.68 median hour buys what $29.87 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Utica paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$996
  • Per year: $49,824
  • Per month: $4,152

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

Travel assignment per diem in Utica

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 New York

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Utica as they open.

PermanentPosted today

LPN

Catholic Health (Long Island) · West Islip, NY

$32.23–$38.00/ hour
  • Part Time, With Weekend and Holiday rota
  • Req 75553
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Hospitals in Utica

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Wynn Hospital
Utica, NY
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
Utica, NY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Oneida County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Oneida County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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
Syracuse, NY46 mi$27.87/hr146,097
Schenectady, NY69 mi$28.86/hr69,495
Albany, NY78 mi$28.86/hr101,317
Troy, NY82 mi$28.86/hr51,065
Scranton, PA119 mi$29.48/hr75,905
Rochester, NY121 mi$29.27/hr207,282

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.

New York state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Utica

Utica city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Utica, NY?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Utica-Rome metro area have a median pay of $27.68 per hour, about $57,580 a year. The middle half earn between $25.07 and $29.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Utica-Rome ranks 250th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 286th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses work in Utica?

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

Do I need a New York license to work in Utica 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 Utica in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Oneida 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 Utica?

The federal per diem benchmark in Utica is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 Utica?

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Your LPN / LVN pay reportUtica, 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

  1. LPNPermanent
    $32.23–$38.00/ hour
    Catholic Health (Long Island) · West Islip, NY · posted today
  2. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Terrace at Eddy Memorial Assisted LivingPermanent
    $27.50–$36.90/ hour
    Trinity Health · New York · posted today

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