Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Massachusetts
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$80,220$38.57 per hour
vs U.S.+25%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$72,610 – $84,570Top 10%: $93,980+
Jobs13,2100.87× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $82,190 | $39.52 | 8,410 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $78,990 | $37.98 | 2,540 |
| Worcester, MA | $79,060 | $38.01 | 2,030 |
| Springfield, MA | $77,850 | $37.43 | 920 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $78,480 | $37.73 | 380 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $81,250 | $39.06 | 370 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $78,080 | $37.54 | 220 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $82,930 | $39.87 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Washington · $83,150 Alaska · $80,800 Oregon · $80,470 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640 Physical Therapists · $103,790
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Massachusetts?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Massachusetts earned a median of $80,220 a year ($38.57 an hour) in May 2025, 25% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $72,610 to $84,570.
Where in Massachusetts do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $82,190.
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.