Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Orlando, FL
Median pay, Orlando metro
$61,030/year
about $29.34 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $57,020 – $63,310
Half of licensed practical nurses in the Orlando metro area earn more than $61,030 a year and half earn less. That's 5% lower than the national median of $64,400, and ranks #30 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $49,950 | $24.01 |
| 25th | $57,020 | $27.41 |
| Median (50th) | $61,030 | $29.34 |
| 75th | $63,310 | $30.44 |
| 90th (top earners) | $74,190 | $35.67 |
*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 Orlando metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $57,020 ($27.41/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $57,020 to $63,310 ($27.41 to $30.44/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $63,310 ($30.44/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, Orlando 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.