Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Boston, MA
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Boston area earns $82,190 a year ($39.51 an hour), 28% above the U.S. median ($64,400) and 2% above the Massachusetts median ($80,220). Half of the 8,410 licensed practical nurses there earn between $75,050 and $87,070.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,680 | $61,690 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $75,050 | $72,610 | $59,000 |
| Median | $82,190 | $80,220 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $87,070 | $84,570 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $94,110 | $93,980 | $83,440 |
| Average | $80,770 | $79,270 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 8,410 | 13,210 | 648,410 |
Boston, MA ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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Check my payLicensed practical nurse pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,310
- Providence, RI: $78,990
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.