Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
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 46% lower than the US average of $31.95.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$21.91/hour
Florida
46% lower than the US average.
$31.95/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
Only Gainesville, Florida reports pay data for Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $25 per hour. Gainesville, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Florida average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $22 per hour — Gainesville, Florida pays 16% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, Florida | $25 | $44 |
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.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| LPN / LVN | $27 | $29 |
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $36 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($32) and Georgia ($31). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Florida average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $22 per hour — Virginia pays 64% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $36 | $38 |
| Tennessee | $32 | $36 |
| Georgia | $31 | $35 |
| Louisiana | $29 | $35 |
| North Carolina | $28 | $29 |
| Kentucky | $26 | $29 |
| Mississippi | $25 | $30 |
| South Carolina | $20 | $27 |
| Alabama | $19 | $24 |
| West Virginia | $18 | $23 |
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 Perm Staff Jobs ($22) and Tampa General Hospital ($22). For comparison, the Florida average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $22 per hour — CoreCivic pays 37% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $30 | $30 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $22 | $22 |
| Tampa General Hospital | $22 | $22 |
| University of Miami | $21 | $21 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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