Licensed practical nurse (LPN) salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for lpns and lvns and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Washington leaves the most: about $66,173 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $83,150 | $66,173 | $5,514 | 6,780 |
| Alaska | $80,800 | $65,673 | $5,473 | 290 |
| New Hampshire | $77,110 | $63,077 | $5,256 | 2,220 |
| Nevada | $76,160 | $62,409 | $5,201 | 3,350 |
| Massachusetts | $80,220 | $61,205 | $5,100 | 13,210 |
| California | $79,750 | $60,408 | $5,034 | 82,850 |
| New Jersey | $75,160 | $58,320 | $4,860 | 17,410 |
| Illinois | $75,000 | $58,025 | $4,835 | 17,440 |
| Wyoming | $63,460 | $53,170 | $4,431 | 480 |
| New York | $67,180 | $52,706 | $4,392 | 39,400 |
| Michigan | $65,460 | $52,246 | $4,354 | 10,880 |
| Texas | $62,240 | $52,190 | $4,349 | 57,560 |
| Florida | $61,770 | $51,812 | $4,318 | 38,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,940 | $51,593 | $4,299 | 38,260 |
| Virginia | $64,920 | $51,424 | $4,285 | 15,550 |
| North Carolina | $63,270 | $50,963 | $4,247 | 18,010 |
| Ohio | $61,950 | $50,486 | $4,207 | 39,900 |
| Georgia | $62,030 | $49,674 | $4,140 | 21,060 |
| Tennessee | $58,870 | $49,482 | $4,124 | 20,830 |
| South Dakota | $52,750 | $44,565 | $3,714 | 2,050 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.