The average salary for a licensed practical nurse in the United States is around $48,070 per year.
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Licensed practical nurses earn an average yearly salary of $48,070.
Wages typically start from $37,150 and go up to $63,790.
24% below national average Updated in 2021
Licensed practical nurse earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Licensed practical nurse salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $61,680 |
| California | $61,600 |
| Washington | $61,160 |
| Oregon | $60,240 |
| Rhode Island | $60,240 |
| Massachusetts | $60,190 |
| Connecticut | $60,120 |
| New Jersey | $60,070 |
| Nevada | $59,850 |
| District of Columbia | $59,810 |
| Arizona | $59,490 |
| New Hampshire | $59,380 |
| Colorado | $58,810 |
| Vermont | $58,810 |
| Maryland | $58,760 |
| New Mexico | $57,490 |
| Michigan | $56,310 |
| Delaware | $55,290 |
| Illinois | $52,700 |
| Hawaii | $51,790 |
| New York | $50,410 |
| Texas | $48,520 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,220 |
| Indiana | $48,070 |
| Wyoming | $48,030 |
| Minnesota | $47,970 |
| Utah | $47,940 |
| Maine | $47,900 |
| Wisconsin | $47,750 |
| Idaho | $47,450 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $47,440 |
| North Carolina | $47,340 |
| North Dakota | $47,320 |
| Ohio | $47,270 |
| Virginia | $47,210 |
| Nebraska | $47,140 |
| Florida | $47,000 |
| Iowa | $47,000 |
| Montana | $47,000 |
| Kentucky | $46,950 |
| Georgia | $46,910 |
| South Carolina | $46,820 |
| Kansas | $46,660 |
| Missouri | $46,520 |
| Oklahoma | $46,480 |
| Louisiana | $46,160 |
| Tennessee | $45,970 |
| Arkansas | $45,180 |
| Alabama | $40,120 |
| Mississippi | $38,610 |
| South Dakota | $38,480 |
| West Virginia | $37,790 |
| Guam | $37,670 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,320 |
How do licensed practical nurse salaries compare to similar careers?
Licensed practical nurses earn 7% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than radiologic technologists but more than community health workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Radiologic technologist salary | $61K |
| Midwife salary | $59K |
| Cardiovascular technologist and technician salary | $61K |
| Physical therapist assistant salary | $61K |
| Surgical technologist salary | $49K |
| Licensed practical nurse salary | $48K |
| Ophthalmic medical technologist salary | $46K |
| Surgical assistant salary | $46K |
| Neurodiagnostic technologist salary | $46K |
| Community health worker salary | $47K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)