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Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Genesis Healthcare · Philadelphia, PA
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Philadelphia area centers on $32.28 per hour, or about $67,150 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.14 and the upper quarter over $36.08. That ranks 79th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 152nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Philadelphia.
- $32.28median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $30–$36typical range per hour
- 13,050licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 103cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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2 more open roles from employers in Philadelphia. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Care Coord LPN Pop Health - TJU, Administration
Jefferson Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Philadelphia, PA
The metro median is 8% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $29.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 13,050 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.76 | $57,740 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.14 | $62,690 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $32.28 | $67,150 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.08 | $75,050 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.09 | $79,230 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Philadelphia ranks
- 79th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 152nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 15 Pennsylvania 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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- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.28 median hour buys what $31.48 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Philadelphia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,162
- Per year: $58,104
- Per month: $4,842
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Philadelphia
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,932 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,116 |
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).
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Pennsylvania
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Philadelphia as they open.
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Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health $5000 Bonus
AccentCare · Exton, PA
$67k–$75k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse - York VACC
Veterans Health Administration · York, PA
$50k–$78k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse - CLC
Veterans Health Administration · Aspinwall, PA
$49k–$94k/ year
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Practical Nurse (Outpatient)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Carlisle Barracks, PA
$42k–$54k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse-Float Pool
Veterans Health Administration · Lebanon, PA
$66k–$85k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Acadia Healthcare · Reading, PA
$28.25–$37.25/ hour
Hospitals in Philadelphia
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, 5 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Philadelphia Va Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Health- Northeast Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Philadelphia County
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Philadelphia County (14 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 5 mi | $32.28/hr | 71,749 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $34.82/hr | 91,193 |
| Wilmington, DE | 28 mi | $32.28/hr | 73,176 |
| Vineland, NJ | 38 mi | $31.06/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 44 mi | $29.90/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 44 mi | $29.90/hr | 79,453 |
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License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Pennsylvania license by endorsement.
Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, PA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $32.28 per hour, about $67,150 a year. The middle half earn between $30.14 and $36.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Philadelphia a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 152nd of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 79th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Where do licensed practical nurses work in Philadelphia?
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, led by Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia as a licensed practical nurse?
Pennsylvania is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Pennsylvania license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Philadelphia in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Philadelphia is $184 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,932 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 reportPhiladelphia, PA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AccentCareExton, PA · 2 postings$35.94/ hr$32–$40
- Veterans Health AdministrationYork, PA · 3 postings$34.36/ hr$24–$45
- AmedisysLancaster, PA · 3 postings$28.71/ hr$26–$38
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$33.44High$40
10 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 10 LPN / LVN roles
- Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health $5000 BonusPermanent$67k–$75k/ year
- Licensed Practical Nurse - York VACCPermanent$50k–$78k/ year
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