Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in New York

Licensed practical nurses in New York earn an average of $53,750 per year (or $25.84 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
New York
3% higher than the national average
$53,750
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New York licensed practical nurses earn 3% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in New York

10%
$38,830
MEDIAN
$50,410
90%
$61,680
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $61,680 $29
75th Percentile $60,240 $28
Median $50,410 $24
25th Percentile $47,000 $22

80% of New York LPNs earn between $38,830 and $61,680.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in New York

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
New York
$48,774
Overall Average
New York
$53,750

Adjusted for cost-of-living, New York LPNs earn about $48,774 per year. Cost-of-living in New York is 10% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in New York for licensed practical nurses

New York, NY $59,230 per year
Ithaca, NY $50,370 per year
Kingston, NY $48,950 per year
Cheektowaga, NY $48,360 per year
Syracuse, NY $48,110 per year
Troy, NY $47,980 per year
Rochester, NY $47,250 per year
Glens Falls, NY $46,960 per year
Utica, NY $46,650 per year
Binghamton, NY $45,910 per year

New York nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is New York, where the average LPNs salary is $59,230 and 33,720 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Ithaca area comes in second, with a $50,370 average LPN salary and 230 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in New York?

Nurse Anesthetist $225,180 per year
Nurse Practitioner $133,940 per year
Nurse Midwife $126,170 per year
Registered Nurse $93,320 per year
Physical Therapist $92,860 per year
Dental Hygienist $83,600 per year
Pharmacy Technician $38,920 per year

At a $53,750 average annual salary, LPNs in New York tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($225,180), nurse practitioners ($133,940), nurse midwives ($126,170), registered nurses ($93,320), physical therapists ($92,860), and dental hygienists ($83,600). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($38,920).

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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