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

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$83,150/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.98/hr
▲ 29% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
6,780
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,701 #4 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Washington, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Washington earn a median of $83,150 per year ($39.98 per hour), which is 29% above the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $64,230, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $100,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $83,150 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $83,150 is worth about $77,701 in national buying power — ranking Washington #4 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,230
$30.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$83,150
$39.98/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$100,950
$48.53/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $83,150 $77,701
Oregon $80,470 $77,853 +$2,680
Idaho $63,800 $66,810 +$19,350

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Washington: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Washington?

Licensed practical nurses in Washington earn a median of $83,150 per year ($39.98 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Washington pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $83,150, Washington pays 29% above the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 6,780 work in the state.

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