Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Atlanta

Licensed practical nurses in Atlanta earn an average of $51,610 per year (or $24.81 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Atlanta, GA
0% lower than the national average
$51,610
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Atlanta licensed practical nurses earn 0% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in Atlanta, GA

10%
$42,000
MEDIAN
$48,350
90%
$60,330
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $60,330 $29
75th Percentile $57,560 $27
Median $48,350 $23
25th Percentile $46,900 $22

80% of Atlanta LPNs earn between $42,000 and $60,330.

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

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Atlanta, GA
$52,556
Overall Average
Atlanta, GA
$51,610

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Atlanta LPNs earn about $52,556 per year. Cost-of-living in Atlanta is 1% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Georgia for licensed practical nurses

Savannah, GA $47,160 per year
Rome, GA $46,160 per year
Richmond County, GA $46,010 per year
Clarke County, GA $45,900 per year
Gainesville, GA $45,280 per year
Macon, GA $44,480 per year
Hinesville, GA $44,020 per year
Dalton, GA $43,940 per year
Columbus, GA $43,470 per year
Albany, GA $43,240 per year

Georgia nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Savannah, where the average LPNs salary is $47,160 and 860 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Rome area comes in second, with a $46,160 average LPN salary and 360 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Atlanta, GA?

Nurse Anesthetist $170,870 per year
Nurse Midwife $114,330 per year
Nurse Practitioner $113,410 per year
Physical Therapist $96,920 per year
Registered Nurse $80,760 per year
Dental Hygienist $79,660 per year
Pharmacy Technician $35,390 per year

At a $51,610 average annual salary, LPNs in Atlanta tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($170,870), nurse midwives ($114,330), nurse practitioners ($113,410), physical therapists ($96,920), registered nurses ($80,760), and dental hygienists ($79,660). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($35,390).

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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