salary$70,710 a year$34 an hour · median pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,620per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,690per year
Jobs in the area15,920people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Philadelphia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,814 a month takes 30.8% 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area is $70,710 a year ($34 an hour). Most earn between $60,620 and $79,690.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Philadelphia?
Typical rent of $1,814 a month takes 30.8% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area.