Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

October 30, 2016

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is $37394 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $50456. The lowest salary reported was $28284. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is $18.59 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $25.09. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $14.06. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Florida – $25,910 – $54,560
Georgia – $23,216 – $48,294
New York – $28,950 – $56,684
North Carolina – $27,529 – $50,615
Ohio – $26,261 – $49,623
Pennsylvania – $19,676 – $50,854
Virginia – $21,787 – $50,626

These are the highest paying cities for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Atlanta, Georgia –
New York, New York –
Chicago, Illinois –
Richmond, Virginia –
Phoenix, Arizona –
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania –
Miami, Florida –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $37394 while in 2007 it was just $34678.54

How To Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Some states differ in schooling and licensing for becoming a licensed practical nurse but eschewing the college schooling path and entering a career school you’ll probably only spend nine to twelve months in training before being able to take the required exams. Earlier we mentioned the possibility of using online programs should you choose to further your medical education. An LPN has the ability to get an Associate degree in Nursing from start to finish online in less than a year while still being employed at their regular LPN job. If you’re a bit short of money there are employer’s tuition repayments or reimbursement plans available.

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

Related Jobs

92%

Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 8% of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s were males while 92% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
$17,345 – $31,297
Charge Nurse (LPN)
$31,986 – $56,673
Medical Assistant
$20,183 – $35,564

Future Jobs

Registered Nurse (RN)
$40,357 – $78,548
MDS Coordinator
$40,670 – $73,493
Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Room
$43,166 – $87,508