Licensed practical nurse salary in New York, NY
How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in New York, NY?
Average base salary
The average salary for a licensed practical nurse is $37.34 per hour in New York, NY and $8,600 overtime per year.2.1k salaries reported, updated at November 27, 2023
Salaries by years of experience in New York, NY
| Years of experience | Per hour |
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| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
Top companies for Licensed Practical Nurses in New York, NY
Highest paying cities for Licensed Practical Nurses near New York, NY
Where can a Licensed Practical Nurse earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Licensed Practical Nurses
LMSW(earn +53.28% more)
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 11.07% since 2018. Licensed Practical Nurses with this license earn +53.28% more than the average base salary, which is $37.34 per hour.
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | increase by 2 |
| 2012 | 1456 | increase by 72700.00% |
| 2013 | 2825 | increase by 94.02% |
| 2014 | 2555 | decrease by 9.56% |
| 2015 | 1730 | decrease by 32.29% |
| 2016 | 2118 | increase by 22.43% |
| 2017 | 1537 | decrease by 27.43% |
| 2018 | 1806 | increase by 17.50% |
| 2019 | 2006 | increase by 11.07% |
Top companies hiring Licensed Practical Nurses on Indeed
More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Licenses | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 jobs | 36 | ||
| 18 jobs | 1,063 | ||
| 9 jobs | 38 | ||
| 2 jobs | 2 | ||
| 5,506 jobs | 16,006 |
Most common benefits for Licensed Practical Nurses
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Housing stipend
- Life insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Salary satisfaction
Based on 1,741 ratings54% of Licensed Practical Nurses in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
How much do similar professions get paid in New York, NY?
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Job openingsAverage $69.51 per hour
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Job openingsAverage $80.05 per hour
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Job openingsAverage $2,471 per week
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Job openingsAverage $74.31 per hour
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Job openingsAverage $36.62 per hour
Common questions about salaries for a Licensed Practical Nurse
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
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How much do similar professions to licensed practical nurse get paid?
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Are licensed practical nurses (LPNs) paid the least?
The education requirements for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are the lowest within the nursing sector and these vocations tend to make lower incomes than other nursing specialties.
