As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level LPN in Boston, MA is $73,159, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,407 weekly, or $6,097 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level LPN in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level LPN in Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $65,241 to $81,165. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,014) and 75th percentile ($77,350), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,165 per year. This $8,336 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Long Term Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Boston Entry Level LPN often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 56 statewide for Entry Level LPN job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level LPN Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $65,241 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $69,014 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $73,159 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $77,350 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $81,165 Boston, MA May 01, 2026
25% $69,014 10% $65,241 90% $81,165 75% $77,350 $73,159 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A licensed practical nurse (LPN), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians. In Canada, LPNs/RPNs work autonomously similar to the Registered Nurse in providing care and are responsible for their individual actions and practice. In California and Texas, such a nurse is referred to as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Another title provided is "registered practical nurse" (RPNs) in the Canadian province of Ontario. A person can generally become an...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level LPN in Boston, MA. The base salary for Entry Level LPN ranges from $69,014 to $77,350 with the average base salary of $73,159. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,122 to $81,753 with the average total cash compensation of $73,900.

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