Skilled Nursing Facility LPN Salary Guide: Tacoma, WA

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Average Skilled Nursing Facility LPN Salary

$29.02/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility 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.

Skilled Nursing Facility LPN salaries in Tacoma, WA compared to State and National Averages

$29.02/hour

Tacoma, WA

10% lower than the US average.

$27.86/hour

Washington

15% lower than the US average.

$31.96/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility LPN Salaries in Tacoma Compare to Other Cities

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Bismarck, North Dakota

$23/hour

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

Grand Forks, North Dakota

$22/hour

This is 32% lower than the Tacoma average of $29.02.

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

$21/hour

This is 38% lower than the Tacoma average of $29.02.

What cities in Washington pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility LPNs?

Auburn, Washington, Puyallup, Washington, and Tacoma, Washington pay Skilled Nursing Facility LPN s the most, 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 Tacoma, Washington.

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

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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