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Practical Nurse (Outpatient)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Olympia, WA
$63k–$81k/ year
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Olympia, WA
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Olympia area centers on $38.09 per hour, or about $79,220 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.74 and the upper quarter over $40.35. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Olympia. That ranks 13th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 8th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Olympia.
- $38.09median pay per hour, Olympia
- $35–$40typical range per hour
- 260licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% below the Washington statewide median of $38.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 260 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.50).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.77 | $64,000 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.74 | $72,260 | 16% above U.S. median |
| Median | $38.09 | $79,220 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.35 | $83,930 | 35% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.73 | $90,960 | 46% above U.S. median |
How Olympia ranks
- 13th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 8th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Olympia
- Overall prices in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% above the U.S. average (index 116.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.09 median hour buys what $36.74 buys at the national price level, 23% 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 Olympia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,371
- Per year: $68,562
- Per month: $5,714
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Olympia
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $149 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,603 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,839 |
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 Olympia
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Olympia, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Medical Center Olympia, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence St Peter Hospital Olympia, WA | 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 Thurston County
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Thurston County (2 geographic, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey, WA | 5 mi | $38.09/hr | 58,644 |
| Lakewood, WA | 19 mi | $38.69/hr | 62,709 |
| Tacoma, WA | 25 mi | $38.69/hr | 228,202 |
| Federal Way, WA | 32 mi | $38.69/hr | 100,252 |
| Auburn, WA | 37 mi | $38.69/hr | 85,513 |
| Burien, WA | 40 mi | $38.69/hr | 52,046 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Olympia, WA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area have a median pay of $38.09 per hour, about $79,220 a year. The middle half earn between $34.74 and $40.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Olympia a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater ranks 8th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 13th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Olympia?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Olympia. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Olympia.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Olympia 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 Olympia in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Thurston 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 Olympia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Olympia is $149 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,603 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 Olympia?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportOlympia, 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
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - RehabilitationPermanent$32.00–$47.10/ hour
- LPN Dispensing NursePermanent$32.00–$35.00/ hour
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