Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Pennsylvania
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania earn an average of $65,930 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $67,050. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $70,900.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $67,050 | $32.24 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,930 | $31.70 |
| New Jersey | $74,600 | $35.86 |
| Maryland | $74,170 | $35.66 |
| Delaware | $69,500 | $33.42 |
| New York | $69,170 | $33.26 |
| Ohio | $62,020 | $29.82 |
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Questions and answers
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $65,930 a year, and the median is $63,940. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $67,050.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$31.70 an hour on average; the median is $30.74.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($70,900), followed by Reading, PA ($66,820). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Johnstown, PA ($57,340).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #23 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.