Licensed practical nurse (LPN) salary in Florida after taxes
The median licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Florida earns $61,770 a year ($29.70 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $51,812 a year, or $1,992.78 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,450 | $42,717 | $3,560 | $1,642.95 |
| 25th percentile | $58,540 | $49,217 | $4,101 | $1,892.96 |
| Median | $61,770 | $51,812 | $4,318 | $1,992.78 |
| 75th percentile | $64,710 | $54,174 | $4,515 | $2,083.63 |
| 90th percentile | $74,320 | $61,114 | $5,093 | $2,350.54 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of lpns and lvns in Florida earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Licensed practical nurse (LPN) take-home pay in other states
Florida ranks #13 of 20 of the states we cover for median licensed practical nurse (LPN) take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $83,150 | $66,173 |
| Alaska | $80,800 | $65,673 |
| New Hampshire | $77,110 | $63,077 |
| Nevada | $76,160 | $62,409 |
| Massachusetts | $80,220 | $61,205 |
| California | $79,750 | $60,408 |
| New Jersey | $75,160 | $58,320 |
| Illinois | $75,000 | $58,025 |
| Wyoming | $63,460 | $53,170 |
| New York | $67,180 | $52,706 |
| Michigan | $65,460 | $52,246 |
| Texas | $62,240 | $52,190 |
| Florida | $61,770 | $51,812 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,940 | $51,593 |
| Virginia | $64,920 | $51,424 |
| North Carolina | $63,270 | $50,963 |
| Ohio | $61,950 | $50,486 |
| Georgia | $62,030 | $49,674 |
| Tennessee | $58,870 | $49,482 |
| South Dakota | $52,750 | $44,565 |
Questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse (LPN) make in Florida after taxes?
The median licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Florida earns $61,770 a year ($29.70 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal taxes that's about $51,812 a year, $4,318 a month or $1,992.78 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many lpns and lvns work in Florida?
About 38,620, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
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.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
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