Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Seattle area earns $85,690 a year ($41.20 an hour), 33% above the U.S. median ($64,400) and 3% above the Washington median ($83,150). Half of the 3,470 licensed practical nurses there earn between $80,560 and $96,620.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,380 | $64,230 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $80,560 | $76,920 | $59,000 |
| Median | $85,690 | $83,150 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $96,620 | $93,970 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $103,310 | $100,950 | $83,440 |
| Average | $87,360 | $83,900 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 3,470 | 6,780 | 648,410 |
Seattle, WA ranks 3rd 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
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- 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.