2023 Salary Report for LPNs
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).
State | Salary | COLA | Gap |
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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 |
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.
% | Years | Employed | Annual Salary |
---|---|---|---|
10% | Less than a Year | 64,124 | Under $37,150 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 96,186 | $37,150 – $46,410 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 160,310 | $46,410 – $48,070 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 160,310 | $48,070 – $59,770 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 96,186 | $59,770 – $63,790 |
10% | 20+ years | 64,124 | Above $63,790 |
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).
Title | Annual 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 |
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.
State | 2020 | 2030 | % Change | Yearly Openings |
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California | 72,400 | 83,500 | 15.3% | 6,980 |
Texas | 69,680 | 81,350 | 16.7% | 6,870 |
New York | 48,730 | 57,740 | 18.5% | 4,920 |
Florida | 41,780 | 46,530 | 11.4% | 3,810 |
Ohio | 40,690 | 42,410 | 4.2% | 3,310 |
Pennsylvania | 37,620 | 41,950 | 11.5% | 3,440 |
Tennessee | 25,620 | 29,860 | 16.5% | 2,520 |
Georgia | 21,860 | 26,060 | 19.2% | 2,230 |
Virginia | 20,800 | 23,100 | 11.1% | 1,890 |
Illinois | 19,590 | 20,120 | 2.7% | 1,550 |
Louisiana | 18,970 | 19,320 | 1.8% | 1,480 |
North Carolina | 16,740 | 18,280 | 9.2% | 1,480 |
New Jersey | 15,850 | 17,200 | 8.5% | 1,380 |
Indiana | 14,420 | 15,600 | 8.2% | 1,250 |
Minnesota | 14,410 | 15,360 | 6.6% | 1,220 |
Missouri | 14,830 | 15,340 | 3.4% | 1,190 |
Oklahoma | 13,620 | 15,290 | 12.3% | 1,260 |
Maryland | 12,450 | 14,460 | 16.1% | 1,220 |
Michigan | 13,180 | 14,070 | 6.8% | 1,120 |
Massachusetts | 15,610 | 13,780 | -11.7% | 930 |
Alabama | 12,060 | 13,210 | 9.5% | 1,070 |
Arkansas | 11,960 | 12,870 | 7.6% | 1,030 |
Mississippi | 9,520 | 11,040 | 16% | 930 |
South Carolina | 9,860 | 11,010 | 11.7% | 900 |
Arizona | 7,480 | 10,380 | 38.8% | 960 |
Kentucky | 9,420 | 10,270 | 9% | 830 |
Washington | 8,210 | 8,730 | 6.3% | 740 |
Connecticut | 7,920 | 8,000 | 1% | 610 |
Wisconsin | 8,080 | 7,990 | -1.1% | 600 |
Iowa | 6,430 | 7,330 | 14% | 610 |
Kansas | 6,940 | 7,320 | 5.5% | 580 |
West Virginia | 6,160 | 7,080 | 14.9% | 590 |
Colorado | 5,360 | 6,510 | 21.5% | 520 |
Nebraska | 5,840 | 6,290 | 7.7% | 500 |
Puerto Rico | 4,510 | 4,780 | 6% | 380 |
Oregon | 3,830 | 4,330 | 13.1% | 330 |
Nevada | 2,750 | 3,890 | 41.5% | 360 |
Idaho | 2,770 | 3,260 | 17.7% | 260 |
North Dakota | 2,550 | 2,860 | 12.2% | 240 |
Delaware | 2,250 | 2,610 | 16% | 220 |
Montana | 2,280 | 2,550 | 11.8% | 210 |
New Hampshire | 2,100 | 2,260 | 7.6% | 180 |
South Dakota | 2,050 | 2,190 | 6.8% | 180 |
New Mexico | 1,930 | 2,130 | 10.4% | 170 |
District of Columbia | 1,430 | 1,550 | 8.4% | 120 |
Utah | 1,180 | 1,300 | 10.2% | 110 |
Rhode Island | 1,210 | 1,300 | 7.4% | 100 |
Maine | 1,100 | 1,160 | 5.5% | 90 |
Vermont | 1,010 | 1,110 | 9.9% | 90 |
Hawaii | 970 | 1,070 | 10.3% | 90 |
Alaska | 510 | 590 | 15.7% | 50 |
Wyoming | 450 | 490 | 8.9% | 40 |
Virgin Islands | 160 | 170 | 6.3% | 10 |
Guam | 100 | 110 | 10% | 10 |
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%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | % Change | Avg. Yearly Openings |
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Registered Nurses | 3,080,100 | 3,356,800 | 276,700 | 9% | 194,500 |
Nursing Assistants | 1,396,700 | 1,512,000 | 115,300 | 8.3% | 187,000 |
LPNs | 688,100 | 751,900 | 63,800 | 9.3% | 60,700 |
Nurse Practitioners | 220,300 | 335,200 | 114,900 | 52.2% | 26,000 |
Nursing Instructors | 72,600 | 88,900 | 16,300 | 22.5% | 9,000 |
Nurse Anesthetists | 44,200 | 49,800 | 5,600 | 12.7% | 2,900 |
Nurse Midwives | 7,300 | 8,200 | 900 | 12.3% | 500 |
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 / Metro | Average Yearly Salary | Cost-of-Living Adjusted |
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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 |
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 Areas | Yearly Salary | COL Adjusted |
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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 |
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
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