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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$38.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,254/year ($5,104/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,210 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $80,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,254 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $80,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,818 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,137 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$4,011 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,254 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,104 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Massachusetts?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Massachusetts is $80,220 per year ($38.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,610 and $84,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $80,220, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $61,254 per year ($5,104 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 13,210 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.