Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Massachusetts
Based on 15K+ workers in Massachusetts
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MA)
$76,560
$36.808/hr
vs National Average
$63,623
+20.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$63K – $90K
15K employed in Massachusetts
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,990 |
| 25th percentile | $66,960 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $76,560 |
| 75th percentile | $81,010 |
| 90th percentile | $90,230 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,680 |
| 2023 | $73,380 |
| 2024 | $76,560 |
| Year | Massachusetts Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,680 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $73,380 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $76,560 | $63,623 |