Licensed Practical Nurse salary
The median licensed practical nurse pay is $31.53 per hour, or about $65,582 a year, based on 855 postings with published pay from 76 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 855roles with published pay
- $31.53median pay per hour
- $24–$40typical published range
- 76employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26.87 | $55,890 |
| 25th percentile | $29 | $60,320 |
| Median | $31.53 | $65,582 |
| 75th percentile | $35.27 | $73,362 |
| 90th percentile | $37.23 | $77,438 |
Licensed Practical Nurse salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $29.97 per hour, about $62,340 a year, across 632,430 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $38.32 | $79,700 | 6,450 |
| Rhode Island | $37.47 | $77,940 | 1,080 |
| Alaska | $37.34 | $77,670 | 300 |
| California | $37.10 | $77,170 | 79,610 |
| Massachusetts | $36.81 | $76,560 | 15,210 |
| Oregon | $36.81 | $76,570 | 4,340 |
| New Hampshire | $35.89 | $74,660 | 2,130 |
| Arizona | $35.59 | $74,020 | 5,200 |
| Nevada | $35.49 | $73,820 | 3,210 |
| New Jersey | $34.22 | $71,180 | 15,210 |
| Maine | $34.07 | $70,870 | 850 |
| District of Columbia | $33.86 | $70,420 | 1,170 |
| Maryland | $33.59 | $69,870 | 9,510 |
| Connecticut | $33.23 | $69,130 | 8,890 |
| Delaware | $31.77 | $66,090 | 1,600 |
| Illinois | $31.74 | $66,030 | 18,230 |
| Hawaii | $31.52 | $65,560 | 710 |
| Vermont | $31.04 | $64,560 | 1,260 |
| New York | $30.78 | $64,030 | 40,720 |
| Michigan | $30.68 | $63,810 | 11,060 |
| Indiana | $30.62 | $63,690 | 14,680 |
| Virginia | $29.96 | $62,310 | 16,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $29.81 | $62,010 | 31,140 |
| Wyoming | $29.75 | $61,880 | 530 |
| Idaho | $29.67 | $61,720 | 2,380 |
| Utah | $29.67 | $61,710 | 1,690 |
| North Carolina | $29.51 | $61,380 | 17,430 |
| Wisconsin | $29.35 | $61,040 | 6,830 |
| Ohio | $29.32 | $60,990 | 36,440 |
| Minnesota | $29.26 | $60,870 | 12,740 |
| North Dakota | $29.24 | $60,820 | 1,930 |
| New Mexico | $29.21 | $60,760 | 1,850 |
| Nebraska | $29.20 | $60,740 | 4,820 |
| Texas | $28.92 | $60,150 | 59,060 |
| Florida | $28.89 | $60,080 | 36,470 |
| Kansas | $28.81 | $59,920 | 6,940 |
| Montana | $28.72 | $59,750 | 1,630 |
| Iowa | $28.59 | $59,460 | 5,520 |
| South Carolina | $28.39 | $59,050 | 8,740 |
| Missouri | $28.38 | $59,030 | 14,320 |
| Georgia | $28.12 | $58,490 | 20,800 |
| Kentucky | $28.10 | $58,450 | 9,190 |
| Oklahoma | $26.86 | $55,870 | 11,820 |
| Tennessee | $26.22 | $54,530 | 19,140 |
| Louisiana | $25.93 | $53,930 | 18,630 |
| Arkansas | $24.53 | $51,030 | 10,110 |
| Alabama | $24.09 | $50,100 | 10,840 |
| West Virginia | $23.97 | $49,850 | 6,330 |
| South Dakota | $23.64 | $49,170 | 2,100 |
| Mississippi | $23.49 | $48,850 | 9,880 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $44.64 | $92,840 | 2,930 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43.66 | $90,810 | 8,290 |
| Napa, CA | $39.34 | $81,820 | 320 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $38.89 | $80,880 | 120 |
| Salinas, CA | $38.75 | $80,600 | 630 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $38.69 | $80,480 | 3,500 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38.64 | $80,380 | 800 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $38.55 | $80,180 | 820 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $38.37 | $79,810 | 120 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $38.26 | $79,580 | 200 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 24 | $37.29 | $77,563 |
| Oregon | 5 | $35.50 | $73,840 |
| California | 73 | $35.27 | $73,362 |
| New Jersey | 18 | $34.81 | $72,405 |
| Massachusetts | 33 | $34.63 | $72,030 |
| Texas | 26 | $34.56 | $71,885 |
| Indiana | 3 | $34.50 | $71,760 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $33.44 | $69,555 |
| Colorado | 22 | $33.25 | $69,160 |
| Florida | 10 | $33.11 | $68,858 |
| South Carolina | 9 | $33 | $68,640 |
| Maryland | 14 | $32.92 | $68,474 |
| Arizona | 7 | $32.92 | $68,474 |
| Illinois | 38 | $32.26 | $67,101 |
| South Dakota | 96 | $31.88 | $66,310 |
| Iowa | 5 | $31.38 | $65,270 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $31.24 | $64,990 |
| New York | 95 | $31.15 | $64,792 |
| Minnesota | 78 | $30.87 | $64,210 |
| Virginia | 114 | $30.75 | $63,960 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health | 1 | $54.72 | $113,818 |
| MaineGeneral Health | 4 | $47.83 | $99,486 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 1 | $42.35 | $88,088 |
| Boston Medical Center | 3 | $40.82 | $84,906 |
| Enloe Medical Center | 2 | $40.37 | $83,970 |
| MemorialCare | 1 | $39.44 | $82,035 |
| MultiCare | 7 | $38.99 | $81,099 |
| Emanate Health | 1 | $38.78 | $80,662 |
| PruittHealth | 1 | $38.75 | $80,600 |
| University of Southern California | 1 | $38.59 | $80,267 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 855 postings from 76 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make?
The median licensed practical nurse pay across 855 postings with published pay is $31.53 per hour, about $65,582 a year. Half of the postings fall between $29 and $35 per hour.
Which states pay licensed practical nurses the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Washington ($37.29/hr), Oregon ($35.50/hr), California ($35.27/hr).
What do licensed practical nurses get paid at other hospitals in Virginia?
- Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA$35.80/hr
- Mary Washington HealthcareMWHC Corporate, VA$35.31/hr
- Riverside Health SystemPatriots Colony, VA$34.30/hr
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