How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Pennsylvania?
$63,940a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Pennsylvania. That is $30.74 an hour or $5,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.74
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 38,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,500Median: $63,940Highest 10%: $77,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,500 | $24.76 | |
| 25th | $60,350 | $29.01 | |
| Median | $63,940 | $30.74 | |
| 75th | $72,810 | $35.00 | |
| 90th | $77,750 | $37.38 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $70,710 |
| Lebanon, PA | $65,430 |
| Reading, PA | $64,950 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $64,310 |
| Allentown, PA | $64,050 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $63,960 |
| York, PA | $63,460 |
| Lancaster, PA | $63,290 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $63,060 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $62,680 |
| State College, PA | $61,960 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,740 |
| Williamsport, PA | $61,200 |
| Erie, PA | $60,510 |
| Altoona, PA | $59,680 |
| Johnstown, PA | $57,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 21. Indiana | $65,720 |
| 22. Michigan | $65,460 |
| 23. Virginia | $64,920 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $63,940 |
| 25. Idaho | $63,800 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $63,760 |
| 27. Minnesota | $63,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $30.74 ($63,940 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $63,940 against $64,400 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $70,710 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.