Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: New York
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$23.97/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York is $23.97 per hour. This is 42% lower than the US average of $34.03.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages
$23.97/hour
New York
42% lower than the US average.
$34.03/hour
United States
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in New York?
Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Nursing specialties in New York, averaging $34 per hour. LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $35. For comparison, the New York average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $24 per hour — LPN / LVN earns 41% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| LPN / LVN | $34 | $35 |
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $38 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($24) and Maine ($23). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the New York average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $24 per hour — Massachusetts pays 59% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $38 | $38 |
| Pennsylvania | $24 | $30 |
| Maine | $23 | $29 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in New York?
WellBe Senior Medical pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Frontline Personnel ($34) and FreedomCare ($25). For comparison, the New York average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $24 per hour — WellBe Senior Medical pays 42% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| WellBe Senior Medical | $34 | $34 |
| Frontline Personnel | $34 | $34 |
| FreedomCare | $25 | $25 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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LPN / LVN
- Frontline Personnel
- Bethlehem, NY
- 3x12 hrs
$32-35/hour
LPN / LVN - Home Health
- FreedomCare
- Brooklyn, NY
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$24-26/hour
LPN / LVN - Home Health
- FreedomCare
- Queens, NY
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$24-26/hour
LPN / LVN - Home Health
- FreedomCare
- Manhattan, NY
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$24-26/hour
LPN / LVN - Home Health
- FreedomCare
- Bronx, NY
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$24-26/hour
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