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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$63,230/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.40/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,680
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,957 #46 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Utah, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Utah earn a median of $63,230 per year ($30.40 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $37,480, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $77,540. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $63,230 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $63,230 is worth about $63,957 in national buying power — ranking Utah #46 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,480
$18.02/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,230
$30.40/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,540
$37.28/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $63,230 $63,957 —
Arizona $77,070 $76,552 −$13,840
Nevada $76,160 $76,176 −$12,930
Colorado $73,880 $71,692 −$10,650
Idaho $63,800 $66,810 −$570
Wyoming $63,460 $68,464 −$230
New Mexico $59,330 $64,341 +$3,900

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Utah: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Utah?

Licensed practical nurses in Utah earn a median of $63,230 per year ($30.40 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Utah pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $63,230, Utah pays 2% below the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 1,680 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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