LPN salary in Pennsylvania
LPNs in Pennsylvania earn a median $63,940 a year, 1% below the national median of $64,400. That ranks #24 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $51,503.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-2061. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $63,940 | $5,328 | $2,459 | $30.74 |
| Average pay | $65,930 | $5,494 | $2,536 | $31.70 |
| Take-home (median) | $51,503 | $4,292 | $1,981 | $24.76 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $5,493 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $4,891 |
| Pennsylvania income tax and state programs | $2,052 |
| Take-home | $51,503 |
Pennsylvania's prices are 2% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $52,785 buys in an average-priced state. The Pennsylvania minimum wage is $7.25; the median LPN earns 4.2 times that.
LPN pay in Pennsylvania vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $63,940 | $51,503 | $52,785 |
| Delaware | $68,710 | $53,699 | $53,802 |
| Maryland | $74,660 | $58,171 | $55,422 |
| New Jersey | $75,160 | $58,402 | $53,676 |
| New York | $67,180 | $52,739 | $48,868 |
| Ohio | $61,950 | $51,036 | $55,011 |
| West Virginia | $55,360 | $44,991 | $50,271 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do lpns make in Pennsylvania?
- The median salary is $63,940 a year ($30.74 an hour), and the average is $65,930, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do lpns take home in Pennsylvania?
- About $51,503 a year after federal and Pennsylvania taxes, or $1,981 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do lpns earn more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
- Pennsylvania ranks #24 of 51 for median pay, 1% below the U.S. median of $64,400. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #39.