Medical Surgical LPN Salary Guide: Tacoma, WA

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Average Medical Surgical LPN Salary

$29.02/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical LPN in Tacoma, WA is $29.02 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Washington average of $27.86.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Medical Surgical LPN salaries in Tacoma, WA compared to State and National Averages

$29.02/hour

Tacoma, WA

9% lower than the US average.

$27.86/hour

Washington

14% lower than the US average.

$31.65/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical LPN Salaries in Tacoma Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$27/hour

This is 9% lower than the Tacoma average of $29.02.

Bismarck, North Dakota

$23/hour

This is 24% lower than the Tacoma average of $29.02.

San Diego, California

$30/hour

This is 3% higher than the Tacoma average of $29.02.

What cities in Washington pay the most for Medical Sugical LPNs?

Auburn, Washington, Puyallup, Washington, and Seattle, Washington pay Medical Surgical LPNs the most, along with 2 others, all averaging $29 per hour. Auburn, Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $37. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $29 per hour, roughly in line with Auburn, Washington, Puyallup, Washington, and Seattle, Washington.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Auburn, Washington	$29	$37
Puyallup, Washington	$29	$37
Seattle, Washington	$29	$37
Tacoma, Washington	$29	$37
Renton, Washington	$29	$37

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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