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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$75,740/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.42/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
1,040
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,917 #21 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in District of Columbia, explained

Licensed practical nurses in District of Columbia earn a median of $75,740 per year ($36.42 per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $62,880, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $87,470. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $75,740 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $75,740 is worth about $68,917 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #21 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,880
$30.23/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$75,740
$36.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$87,470
$42.05/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $75,740 $68,917 —
Maryland $74,660 $71,133 +$1,080
Virginia $64,920 $64,211 +$10,820

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in District of Columbia?

Licensed practical nurses in District of Columbia earn a median of $75,740 per year ($36.42 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $75,740, District of Columbia pays 18% above the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 1,040 work in the state.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) salary in other states

Washington · $83,150 Alaska · $80,800 Oregon · $80,470 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110 Arizona · $77,070 Nevada · $76,160 New Jersey · $75,160 Illinois · $75,000 Maryland · $74,660

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