Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Salt Lake City area earns $66,970 a year ($32.20 an hour), 4% above the U.S. median ($64,400) and 6% above the Utah median ($63,230). Half of the 570 licensed practical nurses there earn between $56,250 and $77,140.
| Annual pay | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,420 | $37,480 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $56,250 | $53,480 | $59,000 |
| Median | $66,970 | $63,230 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $77,140 | $74,580 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $82,490 | $77,540 | $83,440 |
| Average | $65,180 | $62,110 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 570 | 1,680 | 648,410 |
Salt Lake City, UT ranks 22nd 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
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,310
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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.