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Licensed practical nurse salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in the United States?

Average base salary

$33.42
Average $33.42
Low $25.27
High $44.19

The average salary for a licensed practical nurse is $33.42 per hour in the United States and $8,062 overtime per year.234k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Licensed Practical Nurse job openings in United States

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FT LPN
United Surgical Partners2.6out of 5 stars.
Germantown, TN
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Licensed Practical Nurse in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Recover Health Services LLC
 
$520,000per year
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Ability First
 
$416,000per year
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The Commons
 
$390,000per year
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Menno Haven
 
$390,000per year
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SLP Operations, LLC
 
$312,000per year
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Kindred at Home
 
$247,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Licensed Practical Nurses near United States

  1. Brooklyn, NY
    $37.96 per hour
  2. Pittsburgh, PA
    $34.99 per hour
  3. Denver, CO
    $34.70 per hour
  4. Cincinnati, OH
    $33.82 per hour
  5. Louisville, KY
    $31.23 per hour

Where can a Licensed Practical Nurse earn more?

Compare salaries for Licensed Practical Nurses in different locations
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