Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$22.15/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia is $22.15 per hour. This is 53% lower than the US average of $33.96.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$22.15/hour
Virginia
53% lower than the US average.
$33.96/hour
United States
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
Tennessee pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $32 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($24) and North Carolina ($22). Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $36. For comparison, the Virginia average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $22 per hour — Tennessee pays 44% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $32 | $36 |
| Pennsylvania | $24 | $30 |
| North Carolina | $22 | $28 |
| Ohio | $22 | $28 |
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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