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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$34.20 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,914/year ($4,576/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $88,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 840 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $71,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $54,914 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $71,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,821 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,442 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$3,963 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,914 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,576 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Hawaii?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Hawaii is $71,140 per year ($34.20 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,460 and $75,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $71,140, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $54,914 per year ($4,576 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 840 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.