Licensed Practical Nurse salary in New York
Licensed Practical Nurses in New York earn a median of $30.78 per hour, about $64,030 a year, 3% above the U.S. median of $29.97. The middle half earn between $28.05 and $35.80 per hour. The highest median among New York metro areas is in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, at $35.00 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $30.78median pay per hour
- $64,030median pay per year
- 40,720employed in New York
- #19of 50 states by median pay
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in New York: percentiles
| Level | New York per hour | New York per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.76 | $51,500 | $23.06 |
| Lower quartile | $28.05 | $58,340 | $26.55 |
| Median | $30.78 | $64,030 | $29.97 |
| Upper quartile | $35.80 | $74,460 | $35.17 |
| Top 10% | $38.66 | $80,410 | $38.71 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay by metro area in New York
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New York median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $35.00 | $72,800 | 32,000 | 14% above | $31.09 |
| Kingston, NY | $30.53 | $63,500 | 360 | 1% below | $30.32 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $30.04 | $62,470 | 1,260 | 2% below | $27.45 |
| Ithaca, NY | $29.65 | $61,670 | 200 | 4% below | $28.70 |
| Rochester, NY | $29.27 | $60,880 | 3,000 | 5% below | $30.16 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $29.12 | $60,570 | 3,430 | 5% below | $30.38 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $28.86 | $60,030 | 2,130 | 6% below | $28.99 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $28.47 | $59,220 | 320 | 8% below | — |
| Elmira, NY | $28.33 | $58,920 | 370 | 8% below | $30.01 |
| Syracuse, NY | $27.87 | $57,970 | 1,870 | 9% below | $29.11 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $27.68 | $57,580 | 950 | 10% below | $29.87 |
| Binghamton, NY | $27.58 | $57,360 | 560 | 10% below | — |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $26.76 | $55,660 | 340 | 13% below | $30.52 |
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 New York
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $33.23 | $69,130 | 8% above New York |
| Massachusetts | $36.81 | $76,560 | 20% above New York |
| New Jersey | $34.22 | $71,180 | 11% above New York |
| Pennsylvania | $29.81 | $62,010 | 3% below New York |
| Vermont | $31.04 | $64,560 | 1% above New York |
What employers are posting in New York
- 95roles with published pay
- $31.15median pay per hour
- $22–$37typical published range
- 12employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Health | 31 | $31.15 |
| Guthrie Healthcare System | 28 | $28.47 |
| United Health Services | 14 | $31.04 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 6 | $28.50 |
| Glens Falls Hospital | 5 | $31.53 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 4 | $28.27 |
| Amedisys | 2 | $37.95 |
| Catholic Health (Long Island) | 1 | $35.11 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 95 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 New York?
The median is $30.78 per hour, about $64,030 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $24.76 and the top 10% earn over $38.66 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New York city pays licensed practical nurses the most?
Among New York metro areas, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has the highest median at $35.00 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New York rank for licensed practical nurse pay?
New York ranks 19th 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysHawthorne, NY · 2 postings$37.95/ hr$27–$48
- Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · 5 postings$31.53/ hr$28–$35
- Trinity HealthClifton Park Family Practice, NY · 31 postings$31.15/ hr$24–$48
- United Health ServicesBinghamton, NY · 14 postings$31.04/ hr$23–$38
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95 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in New York, 88 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 95 LPN / LVN roles
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