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How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Chicago, IL?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.982 salaries reported, updated at April 9, 2021
$29.99
per hour
The average salary for a licensed practical nurse is $29.99 per hour in Chicago, IL and $8,750 overtime per year.
12% higher
than national averageAdditional compensation
Overtime
$8,750
per year
Most common benefits
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- License reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Salaries by years of experience in Chicago, IL
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Licensed Practical Nurses in Chicago, IL
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for licensed practical nurses
Most recommended certification
RRT
The jobs requiring this certification have increase by 11.07% since 2018. Licensed Practical Nurses with this certification earn +32.39% more than the average base salary, which is $29.99 per hour.
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top licenses.
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
LMSW | +53.28% | 6 jobs | 36  |
LSW | +34.28% | 18 jobs | 1,063 |
Social Work License | +31.11% | 9 jobs | 38 |
Chiropractic License | +35.69% | 2 jobs | 2 |
RN | +6.74% | 5,506 jobs | 16,006 |
Information tooltip for top certifications.
Certification categories:
| Top certification | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
RRT | +32.39% | 53 | |
AHA Certification | +8.33% | 1,916 | |
COTA | +16.69% | 12 | |
BLS Certification | +5.60% | 10,541 | |
CNA | +3.51% | 1,799 |
Information tooltip for top fields of study.
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Social Work Degree | +33.90% | 75 jobs | 230 |
Nursing Degree | +2.49% | 1,083 jobs | 2,917 |
Information tooltip for top specialties.
Specialty categories:
| Top specialty | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Holistic Medicine | +14.87% | 60 jobs | 359 |
Dialysis | +13.21% | 104 jobs | 807 |
Wound Care | +6.95% | 832 jobs | 2,213 |
Geriatrics | +7.05% | 2,436 jobs | 7,992 |
Home Health | +2.64% | 2,742 jobs | 13,434 |
Most common benefits for Licensed Practical Nurses
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- License reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
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Salary satisfaction
54% of Licensed practical nurses in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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