How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Florida?
$61,770a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Florida. That is $29.70 an hour or $5,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.70
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 38,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,450Median: $61,770Highest 10%: $74,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,450 | $24.25 | |
| 25th | $58,540 | $28.14 | |
| Median | $61,770 | $29.70 | |
| 75th | $64,710 | $31.11 | |
| 90th | $74,320 | $35.73 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $64,590 |
| North Port, FL | $63,770 |
| Miami, FL | $62,610 |
| Tampa, FL | $62,490 |
| Sebastian, FL | $62,110 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $62,070 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $61,530 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $61,300 |
| Orlando, FL | $61,030 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $61,000 |
| Wildwood, FL | $60,900 |
| Deltona, FL | $60,620 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $60,380 |
| Pensacola, FL | $59,990 |
| Gainesville, FL | $59,970 |
| Lakeland, FL | $59,940 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $59,510 |
| Ocala, FL | $59,070 |
| Crestview, FL | $59,060 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $59,040 |
| Sebring, FL | $58,320 |
| Panama City, FL | $56,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 36. Georgia | $62,030 |
| 37. Ohio | $61,950 |
| 38. South Carolina | $61,820 |
| 39. Florida | $61,770 |
| 40. Kansas | $61,760 |
| 41. Missouri | $61,530 |
| 42. Kentucky | $60,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $29.70 ($61,770 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $61,770 against $64,400 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Florida rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Florida ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $64,590 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.