Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Pennsylvania
Licensed practical nurses in Pennsylvania earn an average of $51,090 per year (or $24.56 per hour).
Pennsylvania licensed practical nurses earn 1% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).
Licensed practical nurse salary range in Pennsylvania
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $61,250 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,810 | $28 |
| Median | $48,220 | $23 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,690 | $22 |
80% of Pennsylvania LPNs earn between $38,470 and $61,250.
Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Pennsylvania
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Pennsylvania LPNs earn about $52,346 per year. Cost-of-living in Pennsylvania is 2% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Pennsylvania?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $203,150 per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $117,260 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $111,980 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $94,400 per year |
| Registered Nurse | $76,000 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $71,710 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $34,760 per year |
At a $51,090 average annual salary, LPNs in Pennsylvania tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($203,150), nurse practitioners ($117,260), nurse midwives ($111,980), physical therapists ($94,400), registered nurses ($76,000), and dental hygienists ($71,710). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($34,760).
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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