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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Massachusetts

Official May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) pay data for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Massachusetts — median, mean, and employment, sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Median annual pay
$80,220 / year
24.6% above the national median
$38.11
Mean hourly wage
$79,270
Mean annual wage
13,210
Jobs in Massachusetts
$38.57
Median hourly wage
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Massachusetts: the full picture

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Massachusetts earn a median of $80,220 per year ($38.57 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $79,270, across an estimated 13,210 jobs. That puts Massachusetts 24.6% above the national median of $64,400 for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.

MeasurePay
Mean hourly wage$38.11
Median annual wage$80,220
Mean annual wage$79,270
Median hourly wage$38.57
Total employment13,210

How Massachusetts compares

Median annual pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.

Massachusetts
$80,220
San Jose
$95,320
San Francisco
$94,310
Washington
$83,150
Alaska
$80,800
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a LPN/LVN make in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $80,220 ($38.57/hour). The mean is $79,270 per year.
Is Massachusetts a good place for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses pay-wise?
Massachusetts pays 24.6% above the national median ($64,400), with about 13,210 jobs in the area.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.

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Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09. "Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less. "Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work (2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer, shift, experience, and certifications.