Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Massachusetts: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 269 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses postings on yourjobs.com in Massachusetts between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 72% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $39.00 (n = 193 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $38.00 to $39.00. This page was built 20 October 2026.

60% of these postings are from Hebrew SeniorLife.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Massachusetts, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$38.00$79,040
Median advertised hourly rate$39.00$81,120
75th percentile$39.00$81,120
Highest advertised rate we recorded$47.35$98,488

Sample

Sample size for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Massachusetts, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026269
Postings that stated pay193 (72%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period29%
Postings with an employment type recorded71 (26%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded53%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded37%
Employers17
Cities61

Highest advertised rate we recorded

This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.

Rate
$47.35 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$31.55 to $47.35 per hour
Job title
LPN Patient Care Manager Assistant 2385147 | Westborough, Massachusetts | LHC Group
Employer
UnitedHealthcare
Location
Westborough, Massachusetts
First seen
19 October 2026
Posting text
“…ts). The hourly pay for this role will range from $31.55 to $47.35 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses jobs in Massachusetts

Employers posting the most Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses jobs in Massachusetts
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Hebrew SeniorLife 161 $39.00 Open jobs
Optum 36 $34.20 Open jobs
Element Care 32 Open jobs
Maxim Healthcare Services 10 Open jobs
VitalCore Health Strategies 6 Open jobs
Tufts Medicine Care at Home 5 Open jobs

A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.

Month by month

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses postings and advertised pay by month in Massachusetts
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 269 193 $39.00 $38.00 $39.00 0%
September 2026 4 0 0%

A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.

Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.

Comparison with official earnings data

For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $54,620 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.

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Notes and sources

Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.

Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 08:28.

Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.

Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Massachusetts, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/lpn-lvn/massachusetts

Questions about Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Massachusetts

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Massachusetts?
The median advertised hourly rate for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Massachusetts was $39.00, based on 193 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $81,120 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn. 60% of these postings are from Hebrew SeniorLife.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Massachusetts?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Massachusetts was $47.35 per hour, on a posting titled "LPN Patient Care Manager Assistant 2385147 | Westborough, Massachusetts | LHC Group" from UnitedHealthcare in Westborough, Massachusetts, first seen 19 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses jobs in Massachusetts?
The employers with the most Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses postings in Massachusetts between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Hebrew SeniorLife (161 postings), Optum (36 postings) and Element Care (32 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses postings in Massachusetts state the pay?
72% of the 269 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses postings in Massachusetts between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (193 postings). Of those pay figures, 29% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year; for the rest the period was inferred from the size of the amount.
What share of Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses postings in Massachusetts are full time?
Of the 71 postings (26%) that recorded an employment type, 53% were full time and 37% part time; 74% recorded none.