How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in New York?
$67,180a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in New York. That is $32.30 an hour or $5,598 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.30
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 39,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,480Median: $67,180Highest 10%: $81,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,480 | $26.19 | |
| 25th | $61,400 | $29.52 | |
| Median | $67,180 | $32.30 | |
| 75th | $76,960 | $37.00 | |
| 90th | $81,530 | $39.20 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $75,910 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $66,360 |
| Kingston, NY | $65,650 |
| Ithaca, NY | $64,730 |
| Elmira, NY | $63,390 |
| Buffalo, NY | $63,370 |
| Syracuse, NY | $62,880 |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,490 |
| Albany, NY | $62,150 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $62,120 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,060 |
| Utica, NY | $61,880 |
| Watertown, NY | $60,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 17. Hawaii | $71,140 |
| 18. Vermont | $69,930 |
| 19. Delaware | $68,710 |
| 20. New York | $67,180 |
| 21. Indiana | $65,720 |
| 22. Michigan | $65,460 |
| 23. Virginia | $64,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $32.30 ($67,180 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $67,180 against $64,400 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New York rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
New York ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $75,910 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.