What are the main factors that influence a Licensed Practical Nurse's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Licensed Practical Nurse's salary?

A Licensed Practical Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,054 for beginners, reaching about $58,382 at mid-level, and approach $59,864 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Licensed Practical Nurse?

Licensed Practical Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Licensed Practical Nurse roles are District of Columbia $63,560, California $63,319, Massachusetts $62,475. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Licensed Practical Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Licensed Practical Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Med Surg Licensed Practical Nurse: $97,954; Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse: $87,190; Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Management: $62,087; Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care: $59,683; Licensed Practical Nurse Private Duty: $59,002.

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Delaware

How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Delaware is $58,135 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Licensed Practical Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,460
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,844 to $61,446
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,847

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Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,446	$5,120	$1,182	$30
Average	$58,135	$4,845	$1,118	$28
25th Percentile	$54,844	$4,570	$1,055	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries

A Licensed Practical Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Licensed Practical Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $57,054
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,153
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,382
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,766
Expert (over 8 years): $59,864

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Licensed Practical Nurse	$57,054
Intermediate Level Licensed Practical Nurse	$57,153
Senior Level Licensed Practical Nurse	$58,382
Specialist Level Licensed Practical Nurse	$59,766
Expert Level Licensed Practical Nurse	$59,864

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How Do Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Licensed Practical Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,560.
California: $63,319.
Massachusetts: $62,475.

District of Columbia $63,560 California $63,319 Massachusetts $62,475 Washington $62,245 New Jersey $62,222 Alaska $62,142 Connecticut $61,350 New York $61,028

Hawaii $60,001 Rhode Island $59,519 Maryland $59,191 Minnesota $58,744 Colorado $58,571 Illinois $58,514 Oregon $58,296 Delaware $58,135

New Hampshire $58,034 Virginia $57,808 Pennsylvania $57,148 Nevada $56,815 North Dakota $56,706 Michigan $56,533 Wisconsin $56,470 Vermont $56,344

Texas $55,994 Maine $55,971 Arizona $55,936 Ohio $55,896 Georgia $55,368 Indiana $55,104 Wyoming $55,052 Utah $54,972

Iowa $54,938 Kansas $54,662 Louisiana $54,582 North Carolina $54,553 Missouri $54,541 Florida $54,318 Montana $54,197 Nebraska $54,082

Kentucky $54,019 South Carolina $53,789 Tennessee $53,646 Idaho $53,589 New Mexico $53,169 Oklahoma $53,078 Alabama $52,739 South Dakota $52,171

Arkansas $51,861 West Virginia $51,694 Mississippi $51,195

Top Paying Cities for Licensed Practical Nurses

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $60,167
Little Creek: $59,610
Magnolia: $59,857

Lincoln, DE $60,167 Little Creek, DE $59,610 Magnolia, DE $59,857 Milford, DE $60,167 Marydel, DE $59,387 Millsboro, DE $60,167 Millville, DE $60,569 Milton, DE $60,167

Nassau, DE $60,167 Ocean View, DE $60,569 Rehoboth Beach, DE $60,569 Seaford, DE $59,536 Selbyville, DE $60,569 Smyrna, DE $59,318 Viola, DE $59,857 Woodside, DE $59,685

Bear, DE $58,881 Newark, DE $58,904 Claymont, DE $58,950 Delaware City, DE $58,904 Hockessin, DE $58,950 Kirkwood, DE $58,904 Middletown, DE $59,197 Montchanin, DE $58,950

New Castle, DE $58,950 Odessa, DE $59,277 Port Penn, DE $58,744 Rockland, DE $58,950 Saint Georges, DE $58,904 Townsend, DE $59,191 Winterthur, DE $58,950 Lewes, DE $60,167

Wilmington, DE $58,950 Dover, DE $59,582 Dover Afb, DE $59,719 Bethany Beach, DE $60,569 Bethel, DE $59,536 Bridgeville, DE $60,167 Camden Wyoming, DE $59,645 Cheswold, DE $59,444

Clayton, DE $59,295 Dagsboro, DE $60,569 Delmar, DE $59,536 Ellendale, DE $60,167 Felton, DE $60,167 Fenwick Island, DE $60,569 Frankford, DE $60,569 Frederica, DE $60,167

Georgetown, DE $60,167 Greenwood, DE $60,167 Harbeson, DE $60,167 Harrington, DE $60,167 Hartly, DE $59,266 Houston, DE $60,167 Kenton, DE $59,295 Laurel, DE $59,536

Yorklyn, DE $58,950

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Licensed Practical Nurse's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$54,844

Average $58,135/year

$61,446

$4,570

Average $4,845/month

$5,120

$1,055

Average $1,118/week

$1,182

$26

Average $28/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,446	$5,120	$1,182	$30
Average	$58,135	$4,845	$1,118	$28
25th Percentile	$54,844	$4,570	$1,055	$26

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