salary$62,610 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,840per year
Jobs in the area8,900people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford West Palm Beach?
Expensive. Rent of $2,188 a month takes 41.9% 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 West Palm Beach, FL?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $62,610 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $52,070 and $74,840.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in West Palm Beach?
Typical rent of $2,188 a month takes 41.9% 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.