Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Massachusetts
Licensed Practical Nurses in Massachusetts earn a median of $36.81 per hour, about $76,560 a year, 23% above the U.S. median of $29.97. The middle half earn between $32.19 and $38.95 per hour. The highest median among Massachusetts metro areas is in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, at $37.82 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $36.81median pay per hour
- $76,560median pay per year
- 15,210employed in Massachusetts
- #5of 50 states by median pay
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Massachusetts: percentiles
| Level | Massachusetts per hour | Massachusetts per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.28 | $62,980 | $23.06 |
| Lower quartile | $32.19 | $66,960 | $26.55 |
| Median | $36.81 | $76,560 | $29.97 |
| Upper quartile | $38.95 | $81,020 | $35.17 |
| Top 10% | $43.38 | $90,230 | $38.71 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay by metro area in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Massachusetts median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $37.82 | $78,670 | 9,910 | 3% above | $34.93 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $37.04 | $77,030 | 470 | 1% above | — |
| Worcester, MA | $35.99 | $74,870 | 2,180 | 2% below | $35.10 |
| Springfield, MA | $34.98 | $72,760 | 1,050 | 5% below | $36.41 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $34.89 | $72,570 | 320 | 5% below | $34.81 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $32.59 | $67,790 | 350 | 11% below | $34.27 |
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 Massachusetts
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $33.23 | $69,130 | 10% below Massachusetts |
| New Hampshire | $35.89 | $74,660 | 2% below Massachusetts |
| New York | $30.78 | $64,030 | 16% below Massachusetts |
| Rhode Island | $37.47 | $77,940 | 2% above Massachusetts |
| Vermont | $31.04 | $64,560 | 16% below Massachusetts |
What employers are posting in Massachusetts
- 33roles with published pay
- $34.63median pay per hour
- $28–$42typical published range
- 10employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| UMass Memorial Health Care | 8 | $34.63 |
| Baystate Health | 6 | $29.16 |
| Enhabit Home Health | 4 | $38.50 |
| Amedisys | 4 | $31.68 |
| Boston Medical Center | 3 | $40.82 |
| Mass General Brigham | 3 | $37.57 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $31.19 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $39.03 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 33 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Massachusetts · Licensed Practical Nurse salary nationwide · Massachusetts state guide · Massachusetts licensing guide
Common questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Massachusetts?
The median is $36.81 per hour, about $76,560 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.28 and the top 10% earn over $43.38 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Massachusetts city pays licensed practical nurses the most?
Among Massachusetts metro areas, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH has the highest median at $37.82 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Massachusetts rank for licensed practical nurse pay?
Massachusetts ranks 5th 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.
What do employers near you pay licensed practical nurses? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
200+ Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Massachusetts, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Your LPN / LVN pay reportMassachusetts · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Boston Medical CenterMassachusetts · 3 postings$40.82/ hr$33–$48
- Enhabit Home HealthLakeville, MA · 4 postings$38.50/ hr$37–$40
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 3 postings$37.57/ hr$32–$44
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 8 postings$34.63/ hr$23–$42
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
33 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 33 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 33 LPN / LVN roles
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Health - Full TimePermanent$37.00–$40.00/ hour
- Recovery LPN, Brockton Behavioral Health Center, Per DiemPer diem$33.23–$48.41/ hour
+ 31 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.