Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Honolulu

Licensed practical nurses in Honolulu earn an average of $54,240 per year (or $26.08 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Honolulu, HI
4% higher than the national average
$54,240
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Honolulu licensed practical nurses earn 4% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

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Licensed practical nurse salary range in Honolulu, HI

10%
$45,650
MEDIAN
$57,100
90%
$62,140
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $62,140 $29
75th Percentile $60,240 $28
Median $57,100 $27
25th Percentile $46,950 $22

80% of Honolulu LPNs earn between $45,650 and $62,140.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Honolulu

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Honolulu, HI
$47,662
Overall Average
Honolulu, HI
$54,240

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Honolulu LPNs earn about $47,662 per year. Cost-of-living in Honolulu is 13% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Hawaii for licensed practical nurses

Kahului, HI $50,540 per year

Hawaii nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Kahului, where the average LPNs salary is $50,540 and 140 licensed practical nurses are currently employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Honolulu, HI?

Nurse Anesthetist $218,750 per year
Nurse Practitioner $129,250 per year
Registered Nurse $107,680 per year
Physical Therapist $93,180 per year
Dental Hygienist $80,590 per year
Pharmacy Technician $40,960 per year

At a $54,240 average annual salary, LPNs in Honolulu tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($218,750), nurse practitioners ($129,250), registered nurses ($107,680), physical therapists ($93,180), and dental hygienists ($80,590). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($40,960).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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