Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$21.91/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida is $21.91 per hour. This is 54% lower than the US average of $33.74.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages

$21.91/hour

Florida

54% lower than the US average.

$33.74/hour

United States

What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Florida?

Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Nursing specialties in Florida, averaging $27 per hour. LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $29. For comparison, the Florida average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $22 per hour — LPN / LVN earns 21% more.

SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
LPN / LVN$27$29
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?

Tennessee pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $30 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($22). Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $34. For comparison, the Florida average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $22 per hour — Tennessee pays 39% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tennessee$30$34
North Carolina$22$28
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Florida?

CoreCivic pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $30 per hour, followed by University of Miami ($21). For comparison, the Florida average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $22 per hour — CoreCivic pays 37% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CoreCivic$30$30
University of Miami$21$21

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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