Licensed Practical Nurse salary in New York, NY
Median pay, New York metro
$75,910/year
about $36.50 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $66,970 – $79,940
Half of licensed practical nurses in the New York metro area earn more than $75,910 a year and half earn less. That's 18% higher than the national median of $64,400, and ranks #12 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $62,570 | $30.08 |
| 25th | $66,970 | $32.20 |
| Median (50th) | $75,910 | $36.50 |
| 75th | $79,940 | $38.43 |
| 90th (top earners) | $87,420 | $42.03 |
*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 New York metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $66,970 ($32.20/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $66,970 to $79,940 ($32.20 to $38.43/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $79,940 ($38.43/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, New York 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.