Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Tallahassee is 840.
  • LPNs in Tallahassee earn an average of $45,170 per year or $21.71 per hour.
  • The percentage of Florida LPNs who work in Tallahassee is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Tallahassee is less than 1%.

Rankings for Tallahassee

  • Ranks #19 in Florida for salary and #19 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in Florida for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #390 in the nation for salary and #228 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #187 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Florida

Tallahassee LPNs earn an average of $45,170 or $21.71 per hour which is 5% less than the Florida average salary of $47,860.

AverageTallahasseeFlorida% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.71$23.01-5.65%
Annual Salary$45,170$47,860-5.62%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Tallahassee LPNs earn an average of $45,170 or $21.71 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageTallahasseeU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.71$24.93-12.92%
Annual Salary$45,170$51,850-12.88%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Tallahassee earns an average annual salary of $48,460 which compares to the Florida average annual salary of $47,860. per year.

Cost-of-living in Tallahassee is 7% less than the Florida average, which means Tallahassee residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Florida average.

  • Florida average salary is $47,860.
  • Florida cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,523.
  • Tallahassee average salary is $45,170.
  • Tallahassee cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,460.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Tallahassee$45,17093.21%$48,460
Florida$47,860100.71%$47,523
U.S.$51,850$51,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Tallahassee, 50% of LPNs earn between $37,020 and $47,130 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $56,070, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $36,510, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year84Under $36,510
15%2 – 4 years126$36,510 – $37,020
25%5 – 9 years210$37,020 – $46,230
25%10 – 14 years210$46,230 – $47,130
15%15 – 20 years126$46,230 – $56,070
10%20+ years84Above $56,070
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $45,170, Tallahassee LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($157,130), Nurse Practitioners ($107,440), and Registered Nurses ($67,360).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($25,760).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$157,130
Nurse Practitioners$107,440
Registered Nurses$67,360
LPNs$45,170
Nursing Assistants$25,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Tallahassee LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Tallahassee is 840.

LPNs earn an average of $45,170 per year or $21.71 per hour in Tallahassee.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Tallahassee LPNs earn an average of $48,460 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Tallahassee are Nurse Anesthetists($157,130), Nurse Practitioners($107,440), Registered Nurses($67,360).


Additional Salary Reports for LPNs in Florida cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for LPNs: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data