2023 Salary Report for LPNs

  • California ranks #1 with an average annual salary of $65,140 or $31.32 per hour.
  • When adjusted for cost-of-living Nevada ranks #1 for LPNs Salary of $62,322 or $29.96 per hour.
  • California employs 72,180 LPNs, the highest in the nation.
  • By 2030, California will need 83,500 LPNs, the highest demand in the nation.
  • Nevada will need 41.5% new LPNs by 2030, the highest in the nation.

The average salary for LPNs is $51,850. The three states that pay LPNs the most are California ($65,140), Alaska ($63,650) and Washington ($63,250).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the states that pay LPNs the highest average annual salary are Nevada ($62,322), Alaska ($61,652) and New Mexico ($61,199).

When adjusted for cost-of-living the three states that pay LPNs the least are South Dakota ($45,706), Alabama ($46,543) and West Virginia ($46,965).

The following table shows the average yearly salary for LPNs in each state and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for the cost-of-living (COLA) in that state.

The three states with the highest positive cost-of-living gap are Mississippi ($5,781), West Virginia ($5,655) and Kentucky ($5,366).

StateSalaryCOLAGap
California$65,140$59,014-$6,126
Alaska$63,650$61,652-$1,998
Washington$63,250$58,914-$4,336
Massachusetts$61,820$57,539-$4,281
Nevada$60,490$62,322$1,832
Oregon$60,090$58,556-$1,534
Rhode Island$59,800$58,714-$1,086
Connecticut$59,440$57,463-$1,977
New Hampshire$59,140$57,024-$2,116
New Jersey$58,590$52,708-$5,882
Arizona$57,800$58,343$543
District of Columbia$57,250$51,364-$5,886
Maryland$56,380$52,954-$3,426
New Mexico$56,040$61,199$5,159
Colorado$55,360$53,815-$1,545
Vermont$54,180$54,534$354
Michigan$54,090$57,518$3,428
Illinois$54,080$53,822-$258
New York$53,750$48,771-$4,979
Hawaii$53,320$47,611-$5,709
Delaware$53,040$54,194$1,154
Indiana$51,500$55,676$4,176
Minnesota$51,160$51,876$716
Pennsylvania$51,090$52,368$1,278
Wyoming$50,970$55,246$4,276
Maine$50,790$52,480$1,690
Utah$50,740$53,231$2,491
Texas$50,220$50,452$232
North Dakota$50,130$54,465$4,335
Wisconsin$49,850$53,493$3,643
Idaho$49,440$54,211$4,771
North Carolina$49,210$53,582$4,372
Virginia$48,430$47,960-$470
Montana$48,300$52,250$3,950
Nebraska$48,040$51,717$3,677
Ohio$48,030$52,383$4,353
Iowa$48,010$52,729$4,719
Florida$47,860$47,523-$337
Georgia$47,370$50,106$2,736
Kentucky$47,140$52,506$5,366
Kansas$46,550$50,401$3,851
South Carolina$46,470$50,704$4,234
Missouri$46,010$49,746$3,736
Oklahoma$44,910$49,179$4,269
Louisiana$43,900$47,347$3,447
Tennessee$43,620$47,336$3,716
Arkansas$43,040$48,262$5,222
South Dakota$41,830$45,706$3,876
Alabama$41,540$46,543$5,003
Mississippi$41,530$47,311$5,781
West Virginia$41,310$46,965$5,655
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

About 50% of LPNs in the United States earn between $46,410 and $59,770 with an experience level that ranges between 5 to 14 years.

About 10% of LPNs in the U.S. earn more than $63,790, a rate for highly educated and experienced LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs in the United States earn under $37,150, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

%YearsEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year64,124Under $37,150
15%2 – 4 years96,186$37,150 – $46,410
25%5 – 9 years160,310$46,410 – $48,070
25%10 – 14 years160,310$48,070 – $59,770
15%15 – 20 years96,186$59,770 – $63,790
10%20+ years64,124Above $63,790
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $51,850, LPNs in the United States tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($202,470), Nurse Practitioners ($118,040), Nurse Midwives ($114,210), Registered Nurses ($82,750), and Nursing Instructors ($82,040).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($33,250).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$202,470
Nurse Practitioners$118,040
Nurse Midwives$114,210
Registered Nurses$82,750
Nursing Instructors $82,040
LPNs$51,850
Nursing Assistants$33,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

State-by-State Demand for LPNs in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that by the year 2030, the total demand for LPNs will be 751,900 with an average yearly openings of 60,700.

The three states needing the most LPNs are California (83,500), Texas (81,350) and New York (57,740).

The three states needing the highest percentage of new LPNs are Nevada (41.5%), Arizona (38.8%) and Colorado (21.5%).

In the table below, find the states, sorted from highest to lowest, with the highest demand for LPNs in 2030.

State20202030% ChangeYearly Openings
California72,40083,50015.3%6,980
Texas69,68081,35016.7%6,870
New York48,73057,74018.5%4,920
Florida41,78046,53011.4%3,810
Ohio40,69042,4104.2%3,310
Pennsylvania37,62041,95011.5%3,440
Tennessee25,62029,86016.5%2,520
Georgia21,86026,06019.2%2,230
Virginia20,80023,10011.1%1,890
Illinois19,59020,1202.7%1,550
Louisiana18,97019,3201.8%1,480
North Carolina16,74018,2809.2%1,480
New Jersey15,85017,2008.5%1,380
Indiana14,42015,6008.2%1,250
Minnesota14,41015,3606.6%1,220
Missouri14,83015,3403.4%1,190
Oklahoma13,62015,29012.3%1,260
Maryland12,45014,46016.1%1,220
Michigan13,18014,0706.8%1,120
Massachusetts15,61013,780-11.7%930
Alabama12,06013,2109.5%1,070
Arkansas11,96012,8707.6%1,030
Mississippi9,52011,04016%930
South Carolina9,86011,01011.7%900
Arizona7,48010,38038.8%960
Kentucky9,42010,2709%830
Washington8,2108,7306.3%740
Connecticut7,9208,0001%610
Wisconsin8,0807,990-1.1%600
Iowa6,4307,33014%610
Kansas6,9407,3205.5%580
West Virginia6,1607,08014.9%590
Colorado5,3606,51021.5%520
Nebraska5,8406,2907.7%500
Puerto Rico4,5104,7806%380
Oregon3,8304,33013.1%330
Nevada2,7503,89041.5%360
Idaho2,7703,26017.7%260
North Dakota2,5502,86012.2%240
Delaware2,2502,61016%220
Montana2,2802,55011.8%210
New Hampshire2,1002,2607.6%180
South Dakota2,0502,1906.8%180
New Mexico1,9302,13010.4%170
District of Columbia1,4301,5508.4%120
Utah1,1801,30010.2%110
Rhode Island1,2101,3007.4%100
Maine1,1001,1605.5%90
Vermont1,0101,1109.9%90
Hawaii9701,07010.3%90
Alaska51059015.7%50
Wyoming4504908.9%40
Virgin Islands1601706.3%10
Guam10011010%10
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Projected Demand for Nursing Professions to 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that the three professions needing the most new nurses in the United States by 2030 are Registered Nurses (3,356,800), Nursing Assistants (1,512,000) and LPNs (751,900).

The three professions needing the highest percentage of new nurses in the United States by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (52.2%), Nursing Instructors (22.5%) and Nurse Anesthetists (12.7%).

Title20202030Change% ChangeAvg. Yearly Openings
Registered Nurses3,080,1003,356,800276,7009%194,500
Nursing Assistants1,396,7001,512,000115,3008.3%187,000
LPNs688,100751,90063,8009.3%60,700
Nurse Practitioners220,300335,200114,90052.2%26,000
Nursing Instructors 72,60088,90016,30022.5%9,000
Nurse Anesthetists44,20049,8005,60012.7%2,900
Nurse Midwives7,3008,20090012.3%500
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

10 Highest-Paying Cities

The top ten cities where LPNs are paid the highest average yearly salary in the United States are shown in the table below.

The top three cities with the highest LPNs salary in the United States are are Napa ($76,890), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ($75,880) and San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward ($75,410).

When adjusted for the cost-of-living (COLA) the three cities that pay nurses the most in the United States are are Prescott ($73,804), Napa ($69,003) and Carson City ($68,102).

City / MetroAverage Yearly SalaryCost-of-Living Adjusted
Napa$76,890$69,003
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara$75,880$67,677
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward$75,410$64,250
Santa Rosa$71,180$64,803
Vallejo-Fairfield$70,720$65,228
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande$68,940$62,942
Santa Cruz-Watsonville$66,800$61,049
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$66,380$59,294
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade$66,090$62,290
Carson City$65,460$68,102
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

10 Highest-Paying Rural Areas

The top ten nonmetropolitan areas where LPNs are paid the highest average annual salary in the United States are shown in the table below.

The three rural areas in the United States with the highest LPNs salary are Alaska ($65,230), Western Washington ($60,880) and Massachusetts ($60,690).

When adjusted for the cost-of-living (COL) the three rural areas in the United States with the highest annual salary are Arizona ($67,711), Eastern New Mexico ($67,280) and Alaska ($64,578).

Rural AreasYearly SalaryCOL Adjusted
Alaska$65,230$64,578
Western Washington$60,880$62,763
Massachusetts$60,690$55,827
Central Oregon$60,470$62,806
Eastern New Mexico$58,830$67,280
Northern New Hampshire$58,180$57,764
Nevada$58,160$62,720
Coast Oregon$57,810$60,044
Central New Hampshire$57,790$57,377
Eastern Oregon$57,450$59,670
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

State-by-State LPNs Salary Summaries

See state-by-state summaries for the average annual salary, average hourly salary, cost-of-living adjusted salaries, current employment, 2030 projected employment, and the state’s current cost of living index.

Find links to the highest paid city reports and state salary reports.

Alabama

Average LPNs Salary: $41,540
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $46,543
Hourly Wage: $19.97
Highest Paid City / Area: Birmingham-Hoover
Currently Employed: 10,400
2030 Expected Employment: 13,210
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.25
Alabama Salary Report

Alaska

Average LPNs Salary: $63,650
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $61,652
Hourly Wage: $31
Highest Paid City / Area: Alaska Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 480
2030 Expected Employment: 590
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.24
Alaska Salary Report

Arizona

Average LPNs Salary: $57,800
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $58,343
Hourly Wage: $27.79
Highest Paid City / Area: Prescott
Currently Employed: 6,270
2030 Expected Employment: 10,380
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.07
Arizona Salary Report

Arkansas

Average LPNs Salary: $43,040
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $48,262
Hourly Wage: $21
Highest Paid City / Area: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers
Currently Employed: 10,480
2030 Expected Employment: 12,870
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.18
Arkansas Salary Report

California

Average LPNs Salary: $65,140
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $59,014
Hourly Wage: $31.32
Highest Paid City / Area: Napa
Currently Employed: 72,180
2030 Expected Employment: 83,500
Cost-of-Living Index: 110.38
California Salary Report

Colorado

Average LPNs Salary: $55,360
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $53,815
Hourly Wage: $27
Highest Paid City / Area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood
Currently Employed: 4,690
2030 Expected Employment: 6,510
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.87
Colorado Salary Report

Connecticut

Average LPNs Salary: $59,440
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $57,463
Hourly Wage: $28.58
Highest Paid City / Area: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk
Currently Employed: 8,350
2030 Expected Employment: 8,000
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.44
Connecticut Salary Report

Delaware

Average LPNs Salary: $53,040
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $54,194
Hourly Wage: $26
Highest Paid City / Area: Dover
Currently Employed: 2,170
2030 Expected Employment: 2,610
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.87
Delaware Salary Report

District of Columbia

Average LPNs Salary: $57,250
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $51,364
Hourly Wage: $27.52
Highest Paid City / Area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Currently Employed: 970
2030 Expected Employment: 1,550
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.46
District of Columbia Salary Report

Florida

Average LPNs Salary: $47,860
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $47,523
Hourly Wage: $23
Highest Paid City / Area: Gainesville
Currently Employed: 37,740
2030 Expected Employment: 46,530
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.71
Florida Salary Report

Georgia

Average LPNs Salary: $47,370
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $50,106
Hourly Wage: $22.77
Highest Paid City / Area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
Currently Employed: 21,380
2030 Expected Employment: 26,060
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.54
Georgia Salary Report

Hawaii

Average LPNs Salary: $53,320
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $47,611
Hourly Wage: $26
Highest Paid City / Area: Urban Honolulu
Currently Employed: 980
2030 Expected Employment: 1,070
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.99
Hawaii Salary Report

Idaho

Average LPNs Salary: $49,440
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $54,211
Hourly Wage: $23.77
Highest Paid City / Area: Lewiston
Currently Employed: 2,160
2030 Expected Employment: 3,260
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.20
Idaho Salary Report

Illinois

Average LPNs Salary: $54,080
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $53,822
Hourly Wage: $26
Highest Paid City / Area: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
Currently Employed: 16,820
2030 Expected Employment: 20,120
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.48
Illinois Salary Report

Indiana

Average LPNs Salary: $51,500
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $55,676
Hourly Wage: $24.76
Highest Paid City / Area: Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson
Currently Employed: 13,630
2030 Expected Employment: 15,600
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.50
Indiana Salary Report

Iowa

Average LPNs Salary: $48,010
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $52,729
Hourly Wage: $23
Highest Paid City / Area: Iowa City
Currently Employed: 5,790
2030 Expected Employment: 7,330
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.05
Iowa Salary Report

Kansas

Average LPNs Salary: $46,550
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $50,401
Hourly Wage: $22.38
Highest Paid City / Area: Topeka
Currently Employed: 6,470
2030 Expected Employment: 7,320
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.36
Kansas Salary Report

Kentucky

Average LPNs Salary: $47,140
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $52,506
Hourly Wage: $23
Highest Paid City / Area: Louisville/Jefferson County
Currently Employed: 9,320
2030 Expected Employment: 10,270
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.78
Kentucky Salary Report

Louisiana

Average LPNs Salary: $43,900
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $47,347
Hourly Wage: $21.11
Highest Paid City / Area: New Orleans-Metairie
Currently Employed: 18,120
2030 Expected Employment: 19,320
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.72
Louisiana Salary Report

Maine

Average LPNs Salary: $50,790
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $52,480
Hourly Wage: $24
Highest Paid City / Area: Portland-South Portland
Currently Employed: 1,120
2030 Expected Employment: 1,160
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.78
Maine Salary Report

Maryland

Average LPNs Salary: $56,380
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $52,954
Hourly Wage: $27.11
Highest Paid City / Area: California-Lexington Park
Currently Employed: 8,730
2030 Expected Employment: 14,460
Cost-of-Living Index: 106.47
Maryland Salary Report

Massachusetts

Average LPNs Salary: $61,820
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $57,539
Hourly Wage: $30
Highest Paid City / Area: Boston-Cambridge-Nashua
Currently Employed: 15,500
2030 Expected Employment: 13,780
Cost-of-Living Index: 107.44
Massachusetts Salary Report

Michigan

Average LPNs Salary: $54,090
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $57,518
Hourly Wage: $26.00
Highest Paid City / Area: Detroit-Warren-Dearborn
Currently Employed: 10,680
2030 Expected Employment: 14,070
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.04
Michigan Salary Report

Minnesota

Average LPNs Salary: $51,160
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $51,876
Hourly Wage: $25
Highest Paid City / Area: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
Currently Employed: 14,020
2030 Expected Employment: 15,360
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.62
Minnesota Salary Report

Mississippi

Average LPNs Salary: $41,530
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $47,311
Hourly Wage: $19.97
Highest Paid City / Area: Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula
Currently Employed: 8,730
2030 Expected Employment: 11,040
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.78
Mississippi Salary Report

Missouri

Average LPNs Salary: $46,010
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $49,746
Hourly Wage: $22
Highest Paid City / Area: St. Louis
Currently Employed: 13,620
2030 Expected Employment: 15,340
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.49
Missouri Salary Report

Montana

Average LPNs Salary: $48,300
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $52,250
Hourly Wage: $23.22
Highest Paid City / Area: Missoula
Currently Employed: 1,710
2030 Expected Employment: 2,550
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.44
Montana Salary Report

Nebraska

Average LPNs Salary: $48,040
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $51,717
Hourly Wage: $23
Highest Paid City / Area: Omaha-Council Bluffs
Currently Employed: 5,150
2030 Expected Employment: 6,290
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.89
Nebraska Salary Report

Nevada

Average LPNs Salary: $60,490
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $62,322
Hourly Wage: $29.08
Highest Paid City / Area: Carson City
Currently Employed: 3,610
2030 Expected Employment: 3,890
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.06
Nevada Salary Report

New Hampshire

Average LPNs Salary: $59,140
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $57,024
Hourly Wage: $28
Highest Paid City / Area: Portsmouth
Currently Employed: 2,080
2030 Expected Employment: 2,260
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.71
New Hampshire Salary Report

New Jersey

Average LPNs Salary: $58,590
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $52,708
Hourly Wage: $28.17
Highest Paid City / Area: Trenton
Currently Employed: 17,200
2030 Expected Employment: 17,200
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.16
New Jersey Salary Report

New Mexico

Average LPNs Salary: $56,040
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $61,199
Hourly Wage: $27
Highest Paid City / Area: Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 1,800
2030 Expected Employment: 2,130
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.57
New Mexico Salary Report

New York

Average LPNs Salary: $53,750
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $48,771
Hourly Wage: $25.84
Highest Paid City / Area: New York-Newark-Jersey City
Currently Employed: 40,470
2030 Expected Employment: 57,740
Cost-of-Living Index: 110.21
New York Salary Report

North Carolina

Average LPNs Salary: $49,210
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $53,582
Hourly Wage: $24
Highest Paid City / Area: Raleigh
Currently Employed: 15,540
2030 Expected Employment: 18,280
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.84
North Carolina Salary Report

North Dakota

Average LPNs Salary: $50,130
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $54,465
Hourly Wage: $24.10
Highest Paid City / Area: Bismarck
Currently Employed: 2,680
2030 Expected Employment: 2,860
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.04
North Dakota Salary Report

Ohio

Average LPNs Salary: $48,030
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $52,383
Hourly Wage: $23
Highest Paid City / Area: Cleveland-Elyria
Currently Employed: 36,480
2030 Expected Employment: 42,410
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.69
Ohio Salary Report

Oklahoma

Average LPNs Salary: $44,910
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $49,179
Hourly Wage: $21.59
Highest Paid City / Area: Tulsa
Currently Employed: 12,150
2030 Expected Employment: 15,290
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.32
Oklahoma Salary Report

Oregon

Average LPNs Salary: $60,090
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $58,556
Hourly Wage: $29
Highest Paid City / Area: Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
Currently Employed: 3,520
2030 Expected Employment: 4,330
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.62
Oregon Salary Report

Pennsylvania

Average LPNs Salary: $51,090
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $52,368
Hourly Wage: $24.56
Highest Paid City / Area: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington
Currently Employed: 36,810
2030 Expected Employment: 41,950
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.56
Pennsylvania Salary Report

Rhode Island

Average LPNs Salary: $59,800
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $58,714
Hourly Wage: $29
Highest Paid City / Area: Providence-Warwick
Currently Employed: 1,100
2030 Expected Employment: 1,300
Cost-of-Living Index: 101.85
Rhode Island Salary Report

South Carolina

Average LPNs Salary: $46,470
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $50,704
Hourly Wage: $22.34
Highest Paid City / Area: Charleston-North Charleston
Currently Employed: 9,270
2030 Expected Employment: 11,010
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.65
South Carolina Salary Report

South Dakota

Average LPNs Salary: $41,830
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $45,706
Hourly Wage: $20
Highest Paid City / Area: Rapid City
Currently Employed: 2,040
2030 Expected Employment: 2,190
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.52
South Dakota Salary Report

Tennessee

Average LPNs Salary: $43,620
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $47,336
Hourly Wage: $20.97
Highest Paid City / Area: Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin
Currently Employed: 22,780
2030 Expected Employment: 29,860
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.15
Tennessee Salary Report

Texas

Average LPNs Salary: $50,220
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $50,452
Hourly Wage: $24
Highest Paid City / Area: Midland
Currently Employed: 64,680
2030 Expected Employment: 81,350
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.54
Texas Salary Report

Utah

Average LPNs Salary: $50,740
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $53,231
Hourly Wage: $24.39
Highest Paid City / Area: Salt Lake City
Currently Employed: 1,140
2030 Expected Employment: 1,300
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.32
Utah Salary Report

Vermont

Average LPNs Salary: $54,180
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $54,534
Hourly Wage: $26
Highest Paid City / Area: Burlington-South Burlington
Currently Employed: 910
2030 Expected Employment: 1,110
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.35
Vermont Salary Report

Virginia

Average LPNs Salary: $48,430
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $47,960
Hourly Wage: $23.28
Highest Paid City / Area: Charlottesville
Currently Employed: 18,910
2030 Expected Employment: 23,100
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.98
Virginia Salary Report

Washington

Average LPNs Salary: $63,250
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $58,914
Hourly Wage: $30
Highest Paid City / Area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
Currently Employed: 7,110
2030 Expected Employment: 8,730
Cost-of-Living Index: 107.36
Washington Salary Report

West Virginia

Average LPNs Salary: $41,310
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $46,965
Hourly Wage: $19.86
Highest Paid City / Area: Weirton-Steubenville
Currently Employed: 6,190
2030 Expected Employment: 7,080
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.96
West Virginia Salary Report

Wisconsin

Average LPNs Salary: $49,850
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $53,493
Hourly Wage: $24
Highest Paid City / Area: Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis
Currently Employed: 6,480
2030 Expected Employment: 7,990
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.19
Wisconsin Salary Report

Frequently Asked Questions About LPNs Salaries

The average yearly salary for LPNs in the United States is $51,850. The three states that pay LPNs the most are California ($65,140), Alaska ($63,650) and Washington ($63,250).

The average hourly salary for LPNs in the United States is $24.93. The three states that pay LPNs the most are California ($31.32), Alaska ($30.60) and Washington ($30.41).

The three states needing the most LPNs by 2030 are California (83,500), Texas (81,350) and New York (57,740).

The three states needing the highest percentages of new LPNs by 2030 are Nevada (41.5%), Arizona (38.8%) and Colorado (21.5%).

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary are Nurse Practitioners ($118,040), Nurse Midwives ($114,210) and Registered Nurses ($82,750).

Official Data Sources for LPNs: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data