Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Massachusetts
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Massachusetts earn a median of $80,220 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,210
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,690; the top 10% earn over $93,980. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Registered Nurses$104,550 median in Massachusetts
- Critical Care Nurses$104,550 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$104,550 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$49,460 median in Massachusetts
- Midwives$80,240 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$159,800 median in Massachusetts
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Massachusetts
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Massachusetts?
The median is $80,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,690 and the top 10% earn over $93,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+25% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.