WA · Everett · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Everett, WA

Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Everett area centers on $38.69 per hour, or about $80,480 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.32 and the upper quarter over $44.12. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Everett. That ranks 6th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 42nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Everett and what they pay.

Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near Everett

Roles in other cities of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

LPN - Geriatric Psych

MultiCare · Auburn, WA

$30.57–$50.53/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req JR85092
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

LPN - Geriatric Psych

MultiCare · Auburn, WA

$30.57–$50.53/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req JR85093
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

LPN Clinic

CommonSpirit Health · Tacoma, WA

$28.55–$48.43/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101756147216
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Practical Nurse (Inpatient)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Tacoma, WA

$63k–$81k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888028400
New this week
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

LPN Clinic

CommonSpirit Health · Bonney Lake, WA

$28.55–$48.43/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101098351200
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago

LPN Clinic

CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA

$32.40–$53.32/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 99182921952
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

LPN NRU

MultiCare · Auburn, WA

$29.39–$48.59/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR76532
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Who is hiring licensed practical nurses near Everett

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MultiCare6$39.77
CommonSpirit Health3$38.49
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA2$34.61
LifePoint Health1$39.55
AccentCare1$46.71
Amedisys1$41

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Everett, WA

The metro median is 1% above the Washington statewide median of $38.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 3,500 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.41).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.81$66,1606% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.32$77,63025% above U.S. median
Median$38.69$80,48029% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$44.12$91,77047% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.10$97,97057% above U.S. median

How Everett ranks

  • 6th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 42nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 8 Washington 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 Everett

  • Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.69 median hour buys what $34.81 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Everett paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,393
  • Per year: $69,642
  • Per month: $5,804
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Everett

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$120
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,442
13-week assignment$18,746

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).

Hospitals in Everett

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Everett, WA
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 Snohomish County

HRSA lists 12 active primary care shortage designations that include Snohomish County (3 geographic, 3 population-group, 6 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Marysville, WA8 mi$38.69/hr76,209
Bothell, WA13 mi$38.69/hr51,770

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Washington · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Washington

Washington is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Washington board for a license by endorsement before working here.

Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Washington state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Everett

Everett city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Everett, WA?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $38.69 per hour, about $80,480 a year. The middle half earn between $37.32 and $44.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 42nd of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 6th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Everett?

We list 14 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Everett.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Everett as a licensed practical nurse?

Washington is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Washington board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Everett in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 12 active primary care shortage designations that include Snohomish 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 Everett?

The federal per diem benchmark in Everett is $120 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Pay report · LPN / LVN near Everett, WA
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportEverett, WA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysKennewick, WA · 2 postings$39.00/ hr$33–$46
  • MultiCareAuburn, WA · 7 postings$38.99/ hr$27–$51
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 5 postings$38.49/ hr$27–$53
  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHATacoma, WA · 4 postings$34.61/ hr$30–$39

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$29Median$37.29High$49

24 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Washington, 19 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 24 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - RehabilitationPermanent
    $32.00–$47.10/ hour
    LifePoint Health · Tacoma, WA · posted today
  2. LPN Dispensing NursePermanent
    $32.00–$35.00/ hour
    Acadia Healthcare · Wenatchee, WA · posted today

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