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

A Licenced Practical Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $57,257 for beginners, reaching about $58,591 at mid-level, and approach $60,079 for experts.

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

Licenced Practical Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Licenced Practical Nurse roles are District of Columbia $63,517, California $63,276, Massachusetts $62,433. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Licenced Practical Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Licenced Practical Nurse - Operating Room: $89,041; Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse: $87,068; Registered Practical Nurse: $62,385; Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Management: $62,086; Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care: $59,680.

Licenced Practical Nurse Salary in Delaware

How much does a Licenced Practical Nurse make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Licenced Practical Nurse in Delaware is $58,096 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,063
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,544 to $61,219
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,309

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Licenced Practical Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,219	$5,102	$1,177	$29
Average	$58,096	$4,841	$1,117	$28
25th Percentile	$54,544	$4,545	$1,049	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Licenced Practical Nurse Salaries

A Licenced 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 Licenced Practical Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Licenced 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): $57,257
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,356
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,591
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,980
Expert (over 8 years): $60,079

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Licenced Practical Nurse	$57,257
Intermediate Level Licenced Practical Nurse	$57,356
Senior Level Licenced Practical Nurse	$58,591
Specialist Level Licenced Practical Nurse	$59,980
Expert Level Licenced Practical Nurse	$60,079

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How Do Licenced 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 Licenced Practical Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,517.
California: $63,276.
Massachusetts: $62,433.

District of Columbia $63,517 California $63,276 Massachusetts $62,433 Washington $62,204 New Jersey $62,181 Alaska $62,100 Connecticut $61,309 New York $60,987

Hawaii $59,961 Rhode Island $59,479 Maryland $59,152 Minnesota $58,704 Colorado $58,532 Illinois $58,475 Oregon $58,257 Delaware $58,096

New Hampshire $57,995 Virginia $57,769 Pennsylvania $57,109 Nevada $56,777 North Dakota $56,668 Michigan $56,496 Wisconsin $56,432 Vermont $56,306

Texas $55,956 Maine $55,933 Arizona $55,899 Ohio $55,859 Georgia $55,331 Indiana $55,067 Wyoming $55,015 Utah $54,935

Iowa $54,901 Kansas $54,625 Louisiana $54,545 North Carolina $54,516 Missouri $54,505 Florida $54,281 Montana $54,161 Nebraska $54,046

Kentucky $53,983 South Carolina $53,753 Tennessee $53,610 Idaho $53,553 New Mexico $53,134 Oklahoma $53,042 Alabama $52,704 South Dakota $52,136

Arkansas $51,826 West Virginia $51,659 Mississippi $51,160

Top Paying Cities for Licenced 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: $57,834
Little Creek: $58,258
Magnolia: $58,174

Lincoln, DE $57,834 Little Creek, DE $58,258 Magnolia, DE $58,174 Milford, DE $57,981 Marydel, DE $58,077 Millsboro, DE $57,592 Millville, DE $57,681 Milton, DE $57,781

Nassau, DE $57,822 Ocean View, DE $57,671 Rehoboth Beach, DE $57,782 Seaford, DE $57,814 Selbyville, DE $57,575 Smyrna, DE $58,298 Viola, DE $58,030 Woodside, DE $58,186

Bear, DE $58,051 Newark, DE $58,030 Claymont, DE $58,148 Delaware City, DE $58,087 Hockessin, DE $58,024 Kirkwood, DE $58,077 Middletown, DE $58,099 Montchanin, DE $58,038

New Castle, DE $58,046 Odessa, DE $58,128 Port Penn, DE $58,167 Rockland, DE $58,043 Saint Georges, DE $58,081 Townsend, DE $58,170 Winterthur, DE $58,050 Lewes, DE $57,803

Wilmington, DE $58,027 Dover, DE $58,258 Dover Afb, DE $57,951 Bethany Beach, DE $57,610 Bethel, DE $57,670 Bridgeville, DE $57,806 Camden Wyoming, DE $58,094 Cheswold, DE $58,239

Clayton, DE $58,241 Dagsboro, DE $57,570 Delmar, DE $57,478 Ellendale, DE $57,652 Felton, DE $57,977 Fenwick Island, DE $57,583 Frankford, DE $57,482 Frederica, DE $58,034

Georgetown, DE $57,548 Greenwood, DE $57,815 Harbeson, DE $57,610 Harrington, DE $57,903 Hartly, DE $58,083 Houston, DE $57,821 Kenton, DE $58,244 Laurel, DE $57,514

Yorklyn, DE $58,042

Licenced Practical Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Licenced Practical Nurse roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Business Services and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Licenced Practical Nurse positions in Biotechnology or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Licenced Practical Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Licenced Practical Nurse

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Business Services	$72,620	$35.0	25%
Healthcare	$63,906	$31.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Licenced 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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$54,544

Average $58,096/year

$61,219

$4,545

Average $4,841/month

$5,102

$1,049

Average $1,117/week

$1,177

$26

Average $28/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,219	$5,102	$1,177	$29
Average	$58,096	$4,841	$1,117	$28
25th Percentile	$54,544	$4,545	$1,049	$26

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