Licensed Practical Nurse salary in the United States

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

Median base salary

Government data

$64,400

Median $64,400
Low $49,740High $83,440

Based on 648,410 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$49,740
25th percentile
$59,000
75th percentile
$76,030
90th percentile
$83,440

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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