Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Montgomery

Licensed practical nurses in Montgomery earn an average of $41,740 per year (or $20.07 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Montgomery, AL
19% lower than the national average
$41,740
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Montgomery licensed practical nurses earn 19% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

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Licensed practical nurse salary range in Montgomery, AL

10%
$29,680
MEDIAN
$44,530
90%
$47,860
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $47,860 $23
75th Percentile $46,890 $22
Median $44,530 $21
25th Percentile $36,750 $17

80% of Montgomery LPNs earn between $29,680 and $47,860.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Montgomery

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Montgomery, AL
$46,070
Overall Average
Montgomery, AL
$41,740

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Montgomery LPNs earn about $46,070 per year. Cost-of-living in Montgomery is 9% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Alabama for licensed practical nurses

Birmingham, AL $44,610 per year
Fairhope, AL $43,110 per year
Huntsville, AL $42,430 per year
Tuscaloosa, AL $42,270 per year
Decatur, AL $41,140 per year
Mobile, AL $41,060 per year
Gadsden, AL $40,160 per year
Muscle Shoals, AL $40,030 per year
Jacksonville, AL $39,570 per year
Opelika, AL $39,370 per year

Alabama nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Birmingham, where the average LPNs salary is $44,610 and 2,170 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Fairhope area comes in second, with a $43,110 average LPN salary and 270 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Montgomery, AL?

Nurse Practitioner $101,640 per year
Physical Therapist $99,280 per year
Registered Nurse $63,210 per year
Dental Hygienist $52,000 per year
Pharmacy Technician $33,230 per year

At a $41,740 average annual salary, LPNs in Montgomery tend to earn less than nurse practitioners ($101,640), physical therapists ($99,280), registered nurses ($63,210), and dental hygienists ($52,000). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($33,230).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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