Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Wilkes-Barre, PA

Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$21.85/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $21.85 per hour. This is 48% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $32.33.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Wilkes-Barre, PA compared to State and National Averages

$21.85/hour

Wilkes-Barre, PA

32% lower than the US average.

$32.33/hour

Pennsylvania

11% higher than the US average.

$28.83/hour

United States

How Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Wilkes-Barre Compare to Other Cities

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Hershey, Pennsylvania

$25/hour

This is 12% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $21.85.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

$25/hour

This is 12% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $21.85.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

$23/hour

This is 6% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $21.85.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Wilkes-Barre?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
LiveWell Centers$27$27

Last updated on November 15, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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