Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Tacoma, WA

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Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$29.02/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse 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 Licensed Practical Nurse 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 are the highest paying Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Tacoma?

Only Pennant Services reports pay data for Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Pennant Services also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $29 per hour — Pennant Services pays 35% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Pennant Services	$39	$40

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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