How much does an LPN make? LPN salary and hourly pay
An LPN in the US earns a median of $64,400 a year, about $30.96 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,740 and the top 10% earn over $83,440. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, Washington, has a median of $83,150.
LPN pay calculator
Gross pay before taxes. If you enter your own hourly rate, it replaces the BLS figure. Otherwise hourly rate = BLS annual figure ÷ 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the same convention BLS uses.
How much does an LPN make an hour?
The median LPN earns $30.96 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $23.91 for the lowest-paid 10% to $40.12 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $49,740 | $23.91 |
| Lower 25% | $59,000 | $28.37 |
| Median (typical) | $64,400 | $30.96 |
| Upper 25% | $76,030 | $36.55 |
| Top 10% | $83,440 | $40.12 |
LPN salary by state
Median annual pay for LPNs in every state, from BLS May 2025 data.
| State | Median per year | ≈ Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $57,030 | $27.42 |
| Alaska | $80,800 | $38.85 |
| Arizona | $77,070 | $37.05 |
| Arkansas | $56,620 | $27.22 |
| California | $79,750 | $38.34 |
| Colorado | $73,880 | $35.52 |
| Connecticut | $73,690 | $35.43 |
| Delaware | $68,710 | $33.03 |
| District of Columbia | $75,740 | $36.41 |
| Florida | $61,770 | $29.70 |
| Georgia | $62,030 | $29.82 |
| Hawaii | $71,140 | $34.20 |
| Idaho | $63,800 | $30.67 |
| Illinois | $75,000 | $36.06 |
| Indiana | $65,720 | $31.60 |
| Iowa | $62,630 | $30.11 |
| Kansas | $61,760 | $29.69 |
| Kentucky | $60,460 | $29.07 |
| Louisiana | $57,470 | $27.63 |
| Maine | $73,200 | $35.19 |
| Maryland | $74,660 | $35.89 |
| Massachusetts | $80,220 | $38.57 |
| Michigan | $65,460 | $31.47 |
| Minnesota | $63,750 | $30.65 |
| Mississippi | $50,220 | $24.14 |
| Missouri | $61,530 | $29.58 |
| Montana | $62,210 | $29.91 |
| Nebraska | $62,660 | $30.12 |
| Nevada | $76,160 | $36.62 |
| New Hampshire | $77,110 | $37.07 |
| New Jersey | $75,160 | $36.13 |
| New Mexico | $59,330 | $28.52 |
| New York | $67,180 | $32.30 |
| North Carolina | $63,270 | $30.42 |
| North Dakota | $62,300 | $29.95 |
| Ohio | $61,950 | $29.78 |
| Oklahoma | $58,320 | $28.04 |
| Oregon | $80,470 | $38.69 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,940 | $30.74 |
| Rhode Island | $80,090 | $38.50 |
| South Carolina | $61,820 | $29.72 |
| South Dakota | $52,750 | $25.36 |
| Tennessee | $58,870 | $28.30 |
| Texas | $62,240 | $29.92 |
| Utah | $63,230 | $30.40 |
| Vermont | $69,930 | $33.62 |
| Virginia | $64,920 | $31.21 |
| Washington | $83,150 | $39.98 |
| West Virginia | $55,360 | $26.62 |
| Wisconsin | $63,760 | $30.65 |
| Wyoming | $63,460 | $30.51 |
Highest-paying states for LPNs
- Washington: $83,150 median
- Alaska: $80,800 median
- Oregon: $80,470 median
- Massachusetts: $80,220 median
- Rhode Island: $80,090 median
The lowest medians are in Mississippi ($50,220), South Dakota ($52,750), West Virginia ($55,360), Arkansas ($56,620), Alabama ($57,030). The most LPN jobs are in California (82,850 jobs), Texas (57,560 jobs), Ohio (39,900 jobs), New York (39,400 jobs), Florida (38,620 jobs).
How much does an LPN make a month?
At the median salary of $64,400, an LPN earns about $5,367 a month, $2,477 every two weeks or $1,238 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced LPN pay
New LPNs typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,740 a year and the lowest 25% under $59,000. The top 25% earn over $76,030 and the top 10% over $83,440. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
LPN salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| LPN | $64,400 |
| Registered nurse | $97,550 |
| Nurse practitioner | $132,300 |
| CRNA | $236,590 |
| CNA | $42,260 |
Common questions
How much does an LPN make?
The US median is $64,400 a year ($30.96 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does an LPN make an hour?
The median is about $30.96 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $23.91 and the top 10% about $40.12 an hour.
Which state pays LPNs the most?
Washington has the highest median at $83,150, followed by Alaska ($80,800) and Oregon ($80,470).
How much does an LPN make a month?
At the US median of $64,400 a year, about $5,367 a month or $2,477 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level LPN make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,740 a year and the lowest 25% under $59,000, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of LPNs make?
The top 10% earn over $83,440 a year; the top 25% earn over $76,030.
How much does an LPN make in California, Texas, Florida and New York?
Median annual pay is $79,750 in California, $62,240 in Texas, $61,770 in Florida, $67,180 in New York, per BLS May 2025 data.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”), the most recent official release; “median” means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.