Licensed Practical Nurse nurse pay
$62,400median posted offer#372 of 379 specialties
Read from 46 live Licensed Practical Nurse postings that state pay — 35% below the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $53k
- 25th percentile
- $60k
- 75th percentile
- $65k
- 90th percentile
- $70k
Where does your pay sit in Licensed Practical Nurse?
Checked against 46 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $53k
- 25th percentile
- $60k
- 75th percentile
- $65k
- 90th percentile
- $70k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where Licensed Practical Nurse pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $65,016 | $68k | 10 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $53,300 | $54k | 10 |
What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing rolesEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Licensed Practical Nurse nurses make?
- Across 46 live Licensed Practical Nurse postings that state pay, the median offer is $62,400 a year. The middle half runs $59,584–$65,000, and the top 10% start at $69,950.
- Does Licensed Practical Nurse pay more than nursing overall?
- Licensed Practical Nurse ranks #372 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 35% below the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Licensed Practical Nurse nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 Minnesota ($65,016), #2 South Dakota ($53,300). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.