Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Median pay, Pittsburgh metro
$63,060/year
about $30.32 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $60,560 – $72,130
Half of licensed practical nurses in the Pittsburgh metro area earn more than $63,060 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $64,400, and ranks #25 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $51,780 | $24.89 |
| 25th | $60,560 | $29.12 |
| Median (50th) | $63,060 | $30.32 |
| 75th | $72,130 | $34.68 |
| 90th (top earners) | $74,630 | $35.88 |
*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 Pittsburgh metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $60,560 ($29.12/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $60,560 to $72,130 ($29.12 to $34.68/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $72,130 ($34.68/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, Pittsburgh 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.