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MultiCare · Spokane, WA
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Spokane, WA
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Spokane area earn a median of $36.75 per hour, about $76,450 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $33.09 and $39.18. That ranks 26th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 11th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Spokane. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Spokane.
- $36.75median pay per hour, Spokane
- $33–$39typical range per hour
- 630licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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LPN Dispensing Nurse
Acadia Healthcare · Spokane, WA
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Universal Health Services · Spokane, WA
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IQVIA · Spokane, WA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 1 | $33.37 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 1 | $41 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Spokane, WA
The metro median is 4% below the Washington statewide median of $38.32 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 630 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.60).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.70 | $59,700 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $33.09 | $68,830 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Median | $36.75 | $76,450 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.18 | $81,490 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.03 | $89,500 | 44% above U.S. median |
How Spokane ranks
- 26th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 11th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 Spokane
- Overall prices in Spokane-Spokane Valley run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.75 median hour buys what $36.62 buys at the national price level, 22% 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 Spokane paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,323
- Per year: $66,150
- Per month: $5,512
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Spokane
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,484 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,292 |
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 Spokane
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Spokane, 1 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Va Medical Center Spokane, WA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Deaconess Medical Center Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital Spokane, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospital For Children Spokane, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Inland Northwest Behavioral Health Spokane, WA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Spokane County
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Spokane County (2 geographic, 1 population-group, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Valley, WA | 9 mi | $36.75/hr | 108,267 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 30 mi | $30.80/hr | 57,355 |
| Pasco, WA | 125 mi | $37.75/hr | 81,724 |
| Richland, WA | 130 mi | $37.75/hr | 64,372 |
| Kennewick, WA | 131 mi | $37.75/hr | 86,728 |
| Yakima, WA | 164 mi | $35.76/hr | 97,390 |
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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 Spokane, WA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area have a median pay of $36.75 per hour, about $76,450 a year. The middle half earn between $33.09 and $39.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Spokane a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Spokane-Spokane Valley ranks 11th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 26th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Spokane?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Spokane. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Spokane.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Spokane 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 Spokane in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 8 active primary care shortage designations that include Spokane 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 Spokane?
The federal per diem benchmark in Spokane is $126 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,484 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 Spokane?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportSpokane, 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
+ 22 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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