Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Tampa

Licensed practical nurses in Tampa earn an average of $47,880 per year (or $23.02 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Tampa, FL
7% lower than the national average
$47,880
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Tampa licensed practical nurses earn 7% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

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Licensed practical nurse salary range in Tampa, FL

10%
$36,960
MEDIAN
$47,170
90%
$59,470
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $59,470 $28
75th Percentile $49,200 $23
Median $47,170 $22
25th Percentile $46,640 $22

80% of Tampa LPNs earn between $36,960 and $59,470.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Tampa

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Tampa, FL
$48,314
Overall Average
Tampa, FL
$47,880

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Tampa LPNs earn about $48,314 per year. Cost-of-living in Tampa is 0% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Florida for licensed practical nurses

Gainesville, FL $54,500 per year
Marco Island, FL $51,460 per year
Bradenton, FL $49,390 per year
Fort Lauderdale, FL $49,260 per year
Cape Coral, FL $48,880 per year
Sebastian, FL $48,420 per year
Orlando, FL $47,920 per year
Port St. Lucie, FL $47,540 per year
Jacksonville, FL $47,340 per year
Ocala, FL $46,970 per year

Florida nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Gainesville, where the average LPNs salary is $54,500 and 950 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Marco Island area comes in second, with a $51,460 average LPN salary and 750 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Tampa, FL?

Nurse Anesthetist $166,260 per year
Nurse Practitioner $97,960 per year
Physical Therapist $92,420 per year
Dental Hygienist $74,530 per year
Registered Nurse $73,380 per year
Pharmacy Technician $35,710 per year

At a $47,880 average annual salary, LPNs in Tampa tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($166,260), nurse practitioners ($97,960), physical therapists ($92,420), dental hygienists ($74,530), and registered nurses ($73,380). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($35,710).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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