Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Florida
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,770$29.70 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$58,540 – $64,710Top 10%: $74,320+
Jobs38,6200.93× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $62,610 | $30.10 | 8,900 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $62,490 | $30.04 | 5,870 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $61,030 | $29.34 | 4,430 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $62,070 | $29.84 | 3,050 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $63,770 | $30.66 | 1,910 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $59,940 | $28.82 | 1,310 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $61,530 | $29.58 | 1,170 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $60,620 | $29.14 | 1,140 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $61,000 | $29.33 | 1,120 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $59,990 | $28.84 | 870 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $59,040 | $28.39 | 860 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $62,590 | $30.09 | 860 |
| Gainesville, FL | $59,970 | $28.83 | 830 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $61,300 | $29.47 | 830 |
| Ocala, FL | $59,070 | $28.40 | 700 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $64,590 | $31.05 | 650 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $59,060 | $28.40 | 490 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $60,380 | $29.03 | 420 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $56,120 | $26.98 | 400 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $62,110 | $29.86 | 390 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $59,510 | $28.61 | 330 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $60,900 | $29.28 | 300 |
| Sebring, FL | $58,320 | $28.04 | 260 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $63,610 | $30.58 | 230 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Montana · $62,210 Georgia · $62,030 Ohio · $61,950 South Carolina · $61,820 Kansas · $61,760 Missouri · $61,530
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,750
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Florida?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Florida earned a median of $61,770 a year ($29.70 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $58,540 to $64,710.
Where in Florida do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Naples-Marco Island, FL at $64,590.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.