Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Seattle

Licensed practical nurses in Seattle earn an average of $66,380 per year (or $31.91 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Seattle, WA
28% higher than the national average
$66,380
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Seattle licensed practical nurses earn 28% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in Seattle, WA

10%
$50,590
MEDIAN
$63,270
90%
$77,810
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $77,810 $37
75th Percentile $76,230 $36
Median $63,270 $30
25th Percentile $60,400 $29

80% of Seattle LPNs earn between $50,590 and $77,810.

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

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Seattle, WA
$59,267
Overall Average
Seattle, WA
$66,380

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Seattle LPNs earn about $59,267 per year. Cost-of-living in Seattle is 12% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Washington for licensed practical nurses

Anacortes, WA $61,780 per year
Vancouver, WA $61,410 per year
Walla Walla, WA $60,880 per year
Olympia, WA $60,150 per year
Spokane Valley, WA $60,080 per year
Bremerton, WA $59,890 per year
Richland, WA $59,690 per year
Longview, WA $59,130 per year
Yakima, WA $58,410 per year
Bellingham, WA $58,190 per year

Washington nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Anacortes, where the average LPNs salary is $61,780 and 170 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Vancouver area comes in second, with a $61,410 average LPN salary and 2,100 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Seattle, WA?

Nurse Anesthetist $239,110 per year
Nurse Practitioner $137,830 per year
Nurse Midwife $124,790 per year
Dental Hygienist $111,600 per year
Physical Therapist $101,490 per year
Registered Nurse $99,310 per year
Pharmacy Technician $48,850 per year

At a $66,380 average annual salary, LPNs in Seattle tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($239,110), nurse practitioners ($137,830), nurse midwives ($124,790), dental hygienists ($111,600), physical therapists ($101,490), and registered nurses ($99,310). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($48,850).

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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