Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Seattle, WA
Median pay, Seattle metro
$85,690/year
about $41.20 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $80,560 – $96,620
Half of licensed practical nurses in the Seattle metro area earn more than $85,690 a year and half earn less. That's 33% higher than the national median of $64,400, and ranks #3 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $70,380 | $33.84 |
| 25th | $80,560 | $38.73 |
| Median (50th) | $85,690 | $41.20 |
| 75th | $96,620 | $46.45 |
| 90th (top earners) | $103,310 | $49.67 |
*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 Seattle metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $80,560 ($38.73/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $80,560 to $96,620 ($38.73 to $46.45/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $96,620 ($46.45/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, Seattle 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.