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Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice
Sentara Healthcare · Newport News, VA
$28.57–$43.04/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Newport News, VA
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Newport News area earn a median of $29.87 per hour, about $62,130 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.82 and $33.89. That ranks 141st of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 212th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Newport News. The free report below lists employers near Newport News and what they pay.
- $29.87median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $27–$34typical range per hour
- 3,380licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is in line with the Virginia statewide median of $29.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 3,380 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 4.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.25 | $48,360 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.82 | $55,790 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.87 | $62,130 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $33.89 | $70,490 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.57 | $76,070 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Newport News ranks
- 141st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 212th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Newport News
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.87 median hour buys what $30.50 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Newport News paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,075
- Per year: $53,766
- Per month: $4,480
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Newport News
| 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 Newport News
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Newport News, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Immaculate Hospital Newport News, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Regional Medical Center Newport News, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 Newport News city
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Newport News city (1 population-group, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton, VA | 13 mi | $29.87/hr | 137,596 |
| Portsmouth, VA | 18 mi | $29.87/hr | 96,482 |
| Richmond, VA | 61 mi | $30.09/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 105 mi | $28.98/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 113 mi | $27.17/hr | 95,138 |
| Alexandria, VA | 124 mi | $34.57/hr | 159,102 |
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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 Newport News, VA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $29.87 per hour, about $62,130 a year. The middle half earn between $26.82 and $33.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Newport News a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 212th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 141st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Newport News?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Newport News. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newport News.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Newport News 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 Newport News in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Newport News 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 Newport News?
The federal per diem benchmark in Newport News 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 reportNewport News, 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
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