Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Pennsylvania
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$63,940$30.74 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$60,350 – $72,810Top 10%: $77,750+
Jobs38,2601.51× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $70,710 | $34.00 | 15,920 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $63,060 | $30.32 | 5,800 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $61,740 | $29.68 | 2,270 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $64,050 | $30.79 | 2,230 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $62,680 | $30.13 | 2,180 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $61,160 | $29.41 | 2,010 |
| Lancaster, PA | $63,290 | $30.43 | 1,740 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $59,600 | $28.66 | 1,490 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $59,770 | $28.74 | 1,200 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $63,460 | $30.51 | 1,070 |
| Reading, PA | $64,950 | $31.23 | 990 |
| Erie, PA | $60,510 | $29.09 | 940 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $61,400 | $29.52 | 920 |
| Altoona, PA | $59,680 | $28.69 | 630 |
| Williamsport, PA | $61,200 | $29.43 | 560 |
| Lebanon, PA | $65,430 | $31.46 | 460 |
| State College, PA | $61,960 | $29.79 | 440 |
| Johnstown, PA | $57,320 | $27.56 | 370 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $63,960 | $30.75 | 360 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $64,310 | $30.92 | 230 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Idaho · $63,800 Wisconsin · $63,760 Minnesota · $63,750 Wyoming · $63,460 North Carolina · $63,270 Utah · $63,230
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380 Nurse Practitioners · $130,140
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Pennsylvania?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania earned a median of $63,940 a year ($30.74 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $60,350 to $72,810.
Where in Pennsylvania do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $70,710.
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.