Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in New York, NY
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The median licensed practical nurse in the New York area earns $75,910 a year ($36.50 an hour), 18% above the U.S. median ($64,400) and 13% above the New York State median ($67,180). Half of the 32,410 licensed practical nurses there earn between $66,970 and $79,940.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,570 | $54,480 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $66,970 | $61,400 | $59,000 |
| Median | $75,910 | $67,180 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $79,940 | $76,960 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $87,420 | $81,530 | $83,440 |
| Average | $75,020 | $69,170 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 32,410 | 39,400 | 648,410 |
New York, NY ranks 14th 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
- Buffalo, NY: $63,370
- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
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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.