Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Miami, FL
Median pay, Miami metro
$62,610/year
about $30.10 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $59,620 – $66,090
Half of licensed practical nurses in the Miami metro area earn more than $62,610 a year and half earn less. That's 3% lower than the national median of $64,400, and ranks #26 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $52,070 | $25.03 |
| 25th | $59,620 | $28.66 |
| Median (50th) | $62,610 | $30.10 |
| 75th | $66,090 | $31.77 |
| 90th (top earners) | $74,840 | $35.98 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a licensed practical nurse job in the Miami metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $59,620 ($28.66/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $59,620 to $66,090 ($28.66 to $31.77/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $66,090 ($31.77/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Night, weekend and holiday differentials can add a lot. Ask for the exact rates.
- Pay often differs between nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and home health, so compare like with like.
- Agency and travel LPN jobs pay more per hour but usually come with fewer benefits.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Miami metro. Occupation: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.