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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$63,800/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.67/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
1,880
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,810 #30 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Idaho, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Idaho earn a median of $63,800 per year ($30.67 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $47,890, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $77,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $63,800 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $63,800 is worth about $66,810 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #30 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,890
$23.02/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,800
$30.67/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,850
$37.43/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $63,800 $66,810 —
Washington $83,150 $77,701 −$19,350
Oregon $80,470 $77,853 −$16,670
Nevada $76,160 $76,176 −$12,360
Wyoming $63,460 $68,464 +$340
Utah $63,230 $63,957 +$570
Montana $62,210 $65,730 +$1,590

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Idaho: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Idaho?

Licensed practical nurses in Idaho earn a median of $63,800 per year ($30.67 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Idaho pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $63,800, Idaho pays 1% below the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 1,880 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 District of Columbia · $75,740 New Jersey · $75,160 Illinois · $75,000

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