PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surgical (4 East)
Sentara Healthcare · Harrisonburg, VA
$28.57–$43.04/ hour
Top 25% pay
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Harrisonburg, VA
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Harrisonburg area centers on $28.20 per hour, or about $58,650 a year. The lower quarter earns under $24.47 and the upper quarter over $30.39. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Harrisonburg. That ranks 254th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 254th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Harrisonburg.
- $28.20median pay per hour, Harrisonburg
- $24–$30typical range per hour
- 330licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Harrisonburg
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surgical
Sentara Healthcare · Harrisonburg, VA
$28.57–$43.04/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Sentara Healthcare · Harrisonburg, VA
$26.10–$38.70/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
LPN - Orthopedics
Sentara Healthcare · Harrisonburg, VA
$26.10–$38.70/ hour
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Anesthesia Assistant
Sentara Healthcare · Harrisonburg, VA
$28.57–$43.04/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surgical (4 East)
Sentara Healthcare · Harrisonburg, VA
$28.57–$43.04/ hour
Top 25% pay
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1 more open role from employers in Harrisonburg. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
ADON Health and Wellness Coordinator LPN Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living · Harrisonburg, VA
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The metro median is 6% below the Virginia statewide median of $29.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 330 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Harrisonburg metro area, 5.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.25 | $48,360 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.47 | $50,900 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.20 | $58,650 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.39 | $63,210 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.93 | $74,730 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Harrisonburg ranks
- 254th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 254th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 8 Virginia 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 Harrisonburg
- Overall prices in Harrisonburg run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 82.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.20 median hour buys what $29.72 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Harrisonburg paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,015
- Per year: $50,760
- Per month: $4,230
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Harrisonburg metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Harrisonburg
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in Harrisonburg
CMS lists 1 hospital in Harrisonburg, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Rmh Medical Center Harrisonburg, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 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 Harrisonburg city
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city (1 population-group, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 74 mi | $28.06/hr | 80,301 |
| Richmond, VA | 98 mi | $30.09/hr | 233,655 |
| Roanoke, VA | 100 mi | $29.57/hr | 97,912 |
| Alexandria, VA | 100 mi | $34.57/hr | 159,102 |
| Rockville, MD | 103 mi | $34.57/hr | 68,417 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 103 mi | $34.57/hr | 70,686 |
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License and tax basics in Virginia
Virginia 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 Virginia license by endorsement.
Virginia 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 Harrisonburg, VA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Harrisonburg metro area have a median pay of $28.20 per hour, about $58,650 a year. The middle half earn between $24.47 and $30.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Harrisonburg a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Harrisonburg ranks 254th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 254th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Harrisonburg?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Harrisonburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Harrisonburg.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Harrisonburg as a licensed practical nurse?
Virginia 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 Virginia license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Harrisonburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Harrisonburg city. 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 Harrisonburg?
The federal per diem benchmark in Harrisonburg 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.
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportHarrisonburg, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA · 31 postings$35.80/ hr$26–$44
- Mary Washington HealthcareMWHC Corporate, VA · 6 postings$35.31/ hr$25–$41
- Riverside Health SystemPatriots Colony, VA · 16 postings$34.30/ hr$24–$40
- Centra HealthLynchburg, VA · 5 postings$31.36/ hr$25–$38
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$30.75High$40
114 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Virginia, 103 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 114 LPN / LVN roles
- Home Health LPNPermanent$30.00–$35.00/ hour
- LPN II-Bedford PACE Home Health-PRN (Mon/Wed 8a-4:30p)Per diem$24.59–$38.13/ hour
+ 112 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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