Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Concord

Licensed practical nurses in Concord earn an average of $50,780 per year (or $24.42 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Concord, NC
2% lower than the national average
$50,780
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Concord licensed practical nurses earn 2% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in Concord, NC

10%
$37,590
MEDIAN
$48,940
90%
$61,250
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $61,250 $29
75th Percentile $58,810 $28
Median $48,940 $23
25th Percentile $46,690 $22

80% of Concord LPNs earn between $37,590 and $61,250.

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

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Concord, NC
$53,678
Overall Average
Concord, NC
$50,780

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Concord LPNs earn about $53,678 per year. Cost-of-living in Concord is 5% 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
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
Greensboro, NC $48,050 per year
Lenoir, NC $47,920 per year
Greenville, NC $47,340 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 Concord, NC?

Nurse Midwife $121,400 per year
Nurse Practitioner $115,010 per year
Physical Therapist $88,820 per year
Dental Hygienist $78,350 per year
Registered Nurse $73,260 per year
Pharmacy Technician $36,020 per year

At a $50,780 average annual salary, LPNs in Concord tend to earn less than nurse midwives ($121,400), nurse practitioners ($115,010), physical therapists ($88,820), dental hygienists ($78,350), and registered nurses ($73,260). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($36,020).

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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