How Much Does an LPN Make in Florida in 2026?

A typical LPN in Florida earns about $29.70 per hour ($61,770 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $5,148 a month and $1,188 a week, calculated from the annual figure.

That pay is 4% below the national figure of $64,400, and Florida ranks 39th out of 51 states and territories on LPN pay. Lower pay in a state like Florida usually tracks a lower cost of living rather than any difference in the work itself. With 38,620 LPNs on the job, the state's wage figures reflect a sizable workforce rather than a small sample.

Entry-level LPNs in Florida typically start around $24.25 an hour, or about $50,450 a year. From there, pay tends to move up toward the typical $29.70 an hour figure within a few years of steady experience. Newer nurses in hospitals or long-term care settings often start at the lower end of that range before moving into better-paying shifts or specialties.

Experienced LPNs in Florida often earn upwards of $35.73 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $74,320 a year. That leaves a spread of $23,870 between entry-level and top pay in the state. Setting, city, and years on the job all factor into where an individual nurse lands within that range.

Florida's typical LPN pay rose from $41,910 in 2015 to $61,770 in 2025, a gain of $19,860 over the decade, or 47%. Pay moved up gradually through the late 2010s, then jumped more sharply between 2022 and 2024, climbing from $50,200 to $60,080 in just two years.

Nationally, LPN pay rose 49% over the same decade, just ahead of Florida's climb. That means pay for LPNs entering the field today reflects a decade of steady increases, both in Florida and across the country. Past growth is not a promise of future raises, but the direction over the last ten years has been consistently upward.

LPN pay runs highest in Naples, where the typical wage is $64,590 a year ($31.05 an hour), about 5% above the state figure. Nearby North Port and Sarasota follow closely at $63,770 a year. Southwest Florida's coastal cities consistently post some of the state's strongest pay for practical nurses. These figures cover each city's full metro area.

At the other end, Panama City pays LPNs a typical $56,120 a year ($26.98 an hour), the lowest figure among Florida's metro areas. That's a spread of $8,470 between the state's highest- and lowest-paying cities. Miami has the largest LPN workforce in the state, with 8,900 nurses earning a typical $62,610 a year. Pay differences between cities often mirror differences in local living costs.

Florida's typical LPN pay of $61,770 lines up almost exactly with Georgia's $62,030, a difference of less than 1%. Alabama pays LPNs noticeably less, with a typical wage of $57,030, about 8% below Florida's figure. Nurses weighing a move between these states will find Florida's pay closer to Georgia's than Alabama's. Licensure often transfers or can be endorsed between neighboring states, which can simplify a relocation.

LPNs in Florida typically earn $61,770 a year, up 47% over the past decade from $41,910 in 2015. Pay varies by city and experience, but the overall trend has been upward. Readers considering this path should check Florida's board of nursing for licensing requirements and review city-specific pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.