verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$71,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.20/hr
▲ 10% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
840
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,702 #38 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Hawaii, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Hawaii earn a median of $71,140 per year ($34.20 per hour), which is 10% above the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $59,620, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $88,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $71,140 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $71,140 is worth about $64,702 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #38 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,620
$28.66/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$71,140
$34.20/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$88,340
$42.47/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $71,140 $64,702
California $79,750 $72,029 −$8,610

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Hawaii?

Licensed practical nurses in Hawaii earn a median of $71,140 per year ($34.20 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $71,140, Hawaii pays 10% above the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 840 work in the state.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) salary in other states

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