Licensed Practical Nurse License Cost in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, documented LPN license fees total $390 — exam $200, application $95, license $95. Always confirm the current schedule with Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing before paying.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
LPN license cost — Pennsylvania at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | $200 |
| Application fee | $95 |
| License fee | $95 |
| Documented fees total | $390 |
| BLS median annual wage | $64,400 (licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses) |
Official source: Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is $64,400.The BLS median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is $64,400. Documented LPN fees in Pennsylvania are $390 — about 0.6% of one year's median pay. The bigger investment is usually tuition and time.
Frequently asked questions
What does a LPN license cost in Pennsylvania?
Documented fees in Pennsylvania total $390: exam $200, application $95, license $95. Pre-license education is the biggest variable cost and is set by each school, not the board.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Pennsylvania?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does LPN training cost in Pennsylvania?
Training-hour requirements for Pennsylvania are not published here — ask Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a LPN license in Pennsylvania worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is $64,400, so documented fees are roughly 0.6% of one year's median pay. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your LPN licensing in Pennsylvania
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).