Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$16.50/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts is $16.50 per hour. This is 91% lower than the US average of $31.44.

Last updated on March 15, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages

$16.50/hour

Massachusetts

91% lower than the US average.

$31.44/hour

United States

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Stoughton, Massachusetts$30$38
Burlington, Massachusetts$30$38
Brookline, Massachusetts$30$38
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Massachusetts?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
LPN / LVN$25$35
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Massachusetts compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New Jersey$35$35
Pennsylvania$29$32
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tenet Massachusetts$18$19

Last updated on March 15, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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