VA · Winchester · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Winchester, VA

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Winchester area earn a median of $28.25 per hour, about $58,760 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.07 and $31.23. That ranks 251st of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 268th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Winchester. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Winchester.

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Winchester, VA

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 300 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Winchester metro area, 4.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.55$46,90025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$24.07$50,07020% below U.S. median
Median$28.25$58,7606% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$31.23$64,9604% above U.S. median
Top 10%$35.96$74,80020% above U.S. median

How Winchester ranks

  • 251st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 268th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Winchester

  • Overall prices in Winchester run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.25 median hour buys what $29.29 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Winchester paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,017
  • Per year: $50,850
  • Per month: $4,238

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

Travel assignment per diem in Winchester

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).

Hospitals in Winchester

CMS lists 1 hospital in Winchester, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Winchester city

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Winchester city (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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
Frederick, MD45 mi$34.57/hr89,537
Gaithersburg, MD53 mi$34.57/hr70,686
Rockville, MD55 mi$34.57/hr68,417
Harrisonburg, VA63 mi$28.20/hr51,164
Alexandria, VA64 mi$34.57/hr159,102
Washington, DC65 mi$34.57/hr702,250

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Virginia · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

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.

Virginia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Winchester

Winchester city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Winchester, VA?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Winchester metro area have a median pay of $28.25 per hour, about $58,760 a year. The middle half earn between $24.07 and $31.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Winchester ranks 268th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 251st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Winchester?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Winchester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Winchester.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Winchester 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 Winchester in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Winchester 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 Winchester?

The federal per diem benchmark in Winchester 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 Winchester?

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Pay report · LPN / LVN near Winchester, VA
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportWinchester, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Valley HealthWinchester, VA · 8 postings$27.34/ hr$21–$36
  • 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

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

  1. Home Health LPNPermanent
    $30.00–$35.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Norfolk, VA · posted today
  2. LPN II-Bedford PACE Home Health-PRN (Mon/Wed 8a-4:30p)Per diem
    $24.59–$38.13/ hour
    Centra Health · Bedford, VA · posted today

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