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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in New York (2026)
$32.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,060/year ($4,422/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 39,400 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in New York (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $67,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,060 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $67,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,950 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,139 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,031 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,060 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,422 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in New York?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in New York is $67,180 per year ($32.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,400 and $76,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York?
- On the median salary of $67,180, a single filer in New York takes home about $53,060 per year ($4,422 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 39,400 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.