Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Florida
Licensed Practical Nurses in Florida earn a median of $28.89 per hour, about $60,080 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $29.97. The middle half earn between $25.69 and $30.41 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in Naples-Marco Island, FL, at $30.00 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $28.89median pay per hour
- $60,080median pay per year
- 36,470employed in Florida
- #35of 50 states by median pay
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.54 | $48,960 | $23.06 |
| Lower quartile | $25.69 | $53,440 | $26.55 |
| Median | $28.89 | $60,080 | $29.97 |
| Upper quartile | $30.41 | $63,250 | $35.17 |
| Top 10% | $35.07 | $72,950 | $38.71 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $30.00 | $62,400 | 580 | 4% above | $29.07 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $29.80 | $61,990 | 8,250 | 3% above | $26.10 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $29.45 | $61,260 | 1,760 | 2% above | $28.75 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $29.27 | $60,880 | 910 | 1% above | $29.20 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $29.00 | $60,320 | 1,070 | in line with | $28.33 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $28.93 | $60,180 | 2,940 | in line with | $29.08 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $28.88 | $60,060 | 4,170 | in line with | $28.48 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $28.87 | $60,050 | 5,830 | in line with | $28.62 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $28.68 | $59,650 | 320 | 1% below | — |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $28.41 | $59,090 | 990 | 2% below | $28.59 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $28.36 | $58,990 | 350 | 2% below | $28.21 |
| Gainesville, FL | $28.29 | $58,850 | 740 | 2% below | $29.25 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $28.20 | $58,660 | 250 | 2% below | — |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $28.16 | $58,560 | 300 | 3% below | $30.13 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $27.97 | $58,170 | 860 | 3% below | $28.62 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $27.93 | $58,090 | 1,010 | 3% below | $27.93 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $27.83 | $57,880 | 1,230 | 4% below | $28.65 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $27.75 | $57,710 | 460 | 4% below | $28.60 |
| Ocala, FL | $27.62 | $57,440 | 560 | 4% below | $29.00 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $27.35 | $56,880 | 920 | 5% below | $29.12 |
| Sebring, FL | $26.95 | $56,060 | 240 | 7% below | $29.14 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $25.65 | $53,350 | 360 | 11% below | $26.36 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in states next to Florida
What employers are posting in Florida
- 10roles with published pay
- $33.11median pay per hour
- $26–$41typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Amedisys | 6 | $31.51 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 4 | $35.28 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 10 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Florida?
The median is $28.89 per hour, about $60,080 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $23.54 and the top 10% earn over $35.07 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays licensed practical nurses the most?
Among Florida metro areas, Naples-Marco Island, FL has the highest median at $30.00 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for licensed practical nurse pay?
Florida ranks 35th of 50 states by median licensed practical nurse pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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