Licensed practical nurses earn the highest salary in the Pacific region, according to data from Medscape's RN/LPN Compensation Report 2022.
Licensed practical nurse annual salary by region:
1. Pacific Region (Oregon, Washington, California, Alaska, Hawaii): $62,000
2. East North Central Region (Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio): $54,000
3. Mid-Atlantic Region (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C.): $52,000
4. West South Central (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas): $51,000
5. West North Central (Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota): $50,000
6. South Atlantic (West Virginia, Virginia, North Dakota, South Dakota, Georgia, Florida): $49,000