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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Washington (2026)
$39.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,326/year ($5,611/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $83,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,780 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $83,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $67,326 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $83,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,463 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,361 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,326 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,611 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Washington?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Washington is $83,150 per year ($39.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,920 and $93,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington?
- On the median salary of $83,150, a single filer in Washington takes home about $67,326 per year ($5,611 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 6,780 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.