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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Idaho

Licensed Practical Nurses in Idaho earn a median of $63,800 a year, or $30.67 an hour. That ranks Idaho #25 of 51 states and is $600 less than the national median.

Median / year
$63,800
Median / hour
$30.67
Employed
1,880
National rank
#25of 51

Pay range in Idaho

10th percentile$47,890
25th percentile$58,310
Median percentile$63,800
75th percentile$74,050
90th percentile$77,850

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Idaho metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Boise City, ID$66,950760
Lewiston, ID-WA$66,44080
Coeur d'Alene, ID$66,140190
Twin Falls, ID$61,920170
Idaho Falls, ID$60,270210
Pocatello, ID$59,720150
Logan, UT-ID$55,290100

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Idaho?

The median annual wage is $63,800 ($30.67 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $600 below the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in Idaho?

The lowest-paid 10% of Idaho LPNs earned $47,890 or less ($23.03/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in Idaho?

Boise City, ID has the highest metro median at $66,950.

How many LPNs work in Idaho?

About 1,880 LPNs were employed in Idaho in May 2025.