Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in North Carolina

Licensed practical nurses in North Carolina earn an average of $49,210 per year (or $23.66 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
North Carolina
5% lower than the national average
$49,210
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North Carolina licensed practical nurses earn 5% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in North Carolina

10%
$37,450
MEDIAN
$47,340
90%
$60,190
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $60,190 $28
75th Percentile $55,500 $26
Median $47,340 $22
25th Percentile $46,310 $22

80% of North Carolina LPNs earn between $37,450 and $60,190.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in North Carolina

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
North Carolina
$53,605
Overall Average
North Carolina
$49,210

Adjusted for cost-of-living, North Carolina LPNs earn about $53,605 per year. Cost-of-living in North Carolina is 8% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in North Carolina for licensed practical nurses

Raleigh, NC $52,840 per year
Durham, NC $51,800 per year
Concord, NC $50,780 per year
Asheville, NC $50,710 per year
Burlington, NC $50,280 per year
Wilmington, NC $49,170 per year
Winston-Salem, NC $48,920 per year
Fayetteville, NC $48,860 per year
High Point, NC $48,050 per year
Morganton, NC $47,920 per year

North Carolina nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Raleigh, where the average LPNs salary is $52,840 and 1,450 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Durham area comes in second, with a $51,800 average LPN salary and 990 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in North Carolina?

Nurse Anesthetist $206,450 per year
Nurse Practitioner $112,730 per year
Nurse Midwife $102,960 per year
Physical Therapist $86,890 per year
Dental Hygienist $72,500 per year
Registered Nurse $71,200 per year
Pharmacy Technician $34,780 per year

At a $49,210 average annual salary, LPNs in North Carolina tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($206,450), nurse practitioners ($112,730), nurse midwives ($102,960), physical therapists ($86,890), dental hygienists ($72,500), and registered nurses ($71,200). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($34,780).

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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