Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Take-Home Pay in Florida (2026)
The median LPN wage in Florida is $29.70 an hour (about $61,776 a year full-time), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). After 2026 federal and payroll taxes, that comes to about $996.47 every week, or $51,816 a year. That is 83.9% of gross pay, $2,621 less than the national median wage for the job, and 1.27× the take-home of a typical Florida worker across all jobs. Florida ranks 26 of 51 for this job’s take-home pay.
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Take-home breakdown
Single filer, standard 2020+ W-4, paid weekly, no pre-tax benefits, no local tax, 40 hours a week (2,080 a year).
| Every week | Amount | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $1,188.00 | $61,776 |
| Federal income tax | −$100.64 | −$5,233 |
| Social Security | −$73.66 | −$3,830 |
| Medicare | −$17.23 | −$896 |
| Take-home pay | $996.47 | $51,816 |
How it compares
| Compared with | Gross a year | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| This job in Florida (median) | $61,776 | $51,816 |
| This job, U.S. median wage, taxed in Florida | $64,397 | $53,923 |
| All jobs in Florida (median) | $47,882 | $40,653 |
BLS counts about 38,620 LPNs and LVNs in Florida.
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Sources
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- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025, occupation 29-2061, Florida and national estimates.
- Federal tax: IRS Pub 15-T (2026); Social Security wage base: SSA.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse (lpn) take home in Florida?
At the Florida median wage of $29.70 an hour, about $51,816 a year after 2026 withholding, or $996.47 every week (single, standard W-4, no pre-tax benefits).
Where does the wage come from?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates, the latest published, for occupation code 29-2061 in Florida.
Estimates of what an employer would withhold under the published 2026 rules. Not tax advice, and not your final tax bill.
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