Licensed Practical Nurse Salary (2026): How Much Do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$66,500
Per Hour$31.97
Total Jobs$648,450
Highest Paying StateWashington

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1Washington$83,150▲ 25%$6,780
2Alaska$80,800▲ 22%$290
3Oregon$80,470▲ 21%$4,260
4Massachusetts$80,220▲ 21%$13,210
5Rhode Island$80,090▲ 20%$1,290
6California$79,750▲ 20%$82,850
7New Hampshire$77,110▲ 16%$2,220
8Arizona$77,070▲ 16%$6,530
9Nevada$76,160▲ 15%$3,350
10District of Columbia$75,740▲ 14%$1,040
11New Jersey$75,160▲ 13%$17,410
12Illinois$75,000▲ 13%$17,440
13Maryland$74,660▲ 12%$9,560
14Colorado$73,880▲ 11%$4,920
15Connecticut$73,690▲ 11%$8,540
16Maine$73,200▲ 10%$760
17Hawaii$71,140▲ 7%$840
18Vermont$69,930▲ 5%$1,130
19Delaware$68,710▲ 3%$2,240
20New York$67,180▲ 1%$39,400
21Indiana$65,720▼ 1%$14,480
22Michigan$65,460▼ 2%$10,880
23Virginia$64,920▼ 2%$15,550
24Pennsylvania$63,940▼ 4%$38,260
25Idaho$63,800▼ 4%$1,880
26Wisconsin$63,760▼ 4%$7,390
27Minnesota$63,750▼ 4%$12,840
28Wyoming$63,460▼ 5%$480
29North Carolina$63,270▼ 5%$18,010
30Utah$63,230▼ 5%$1,680
31Nebraska$62,660▼ 6%$4,580
32Iowa$62,630▼ 6%$5,510
33North Dakota$62,300▼ 6%$1,920
34Texas$62,240▼ 6%$57,560
35Montana$62,210▼ 6%$1,620
36Georgia$62,030▼ 7%$21,060
37Ohio$61,950▼ 7%$39,900
38South Carolina$61,820▼ 7%$9,400
39Florida$61,770▼ 7%$38,620
40Kansas$61,760▼ 7%$7,530
41Missouri$61,530▼ 7%$14,700
42Kentucky$60,460▼ 9%$8,570
43New Mexico$59,330▼ 11%$2,460
44Tennessee$58,870▼ 11%$20,830
45Oklahoma$58,320▼ 12%$11,540
46Louisiana$57,470▼ 14%$17,600
47Alabama$57,030▼ 14%$11,580
48Arkansas$56,620▼ 15%$10,010
49West Virginia$55,360▼ 17%$6,050
50South Dakota$52,750▼ 21%$2,050
51Mississippi$50,220▼ 24%$9,850

FAQ

How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make?

The national median annual salary for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is $66,500, about $31.97 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?

Washington tops the list at $83,150 per year.

What state pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the least?

Mississippi has the lowest median at $50,220.

How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make per hour?

At the national median, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn about $31.97 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses include California.