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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Florida (2026)
$29.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,812/year ($4,318/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,770 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 38,620 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Florida (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $61,770 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $51,812 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,770 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,232 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,725 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,812 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,318 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Florida?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Florida is $61,770 per year ($29.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,540 and $64,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida?
- On the median salary of $61,770, a single filer in Florida takes home about $51,812 per year ($4,318 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 38,620 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.