salary$82,190 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$94,110per year
Jobs in the area8,410people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 45.4% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Boston, MA?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $82,190 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $61,680 and $94,110.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 45.4% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.