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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Utah (2026)
$30.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,140/year ($4,178/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,680 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Utah (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $63,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,140 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $63,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,408 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,837 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,845 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,140 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,178 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Utah?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Utah is $63,230 per year ($30.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,480 and $74,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Utah?
- On the median salary of $63,230, a single filer in Utah takes home about $50,140 per year ($4,178 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,680 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.