Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary: How Does Your Compensation Compare?

Data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2009 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates.

1. The median hourly wage for licensed practical nurses was $19.14.
2. The mean hourly wage for licensed practical nurses was $19.66.
3. The mean annual salary for licensed practical nurses was $40,900.

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