Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Durham

Licensed practical nurses in Durham earn an average of $51,800 per year (or $24.90 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Durham, NC
0% lower than the national average
$51,800
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Durham licensed practical nurses earn 0% 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 Durham, NC

10%
$37,660
MEDIAN
$49,270
90%
$61,160
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $61,160 $29
75th Percentile $59,770 $28
Median $49,270 $23
25th Percentile $46,910 $22

80% of Durham LPNs earn between $37,660 and $61,160.

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

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Durham, NC
$55,223
Overall Average
Durham, NC
$51,800

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Durham LPNs earn about $55,223 per year. Cost-of-living in Durham is 6% 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
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
Greensboro, NC $48,050 per year
Morganton, 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 Concord area comes in second, with a $50,780 average LPN salary and 3,420 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Durham, NC?

Nurse Practitioner $116,270 per year
Nurse Midwife $100,710 per year
Physical Therapist $79,540 per year
Registered Nurse $73,000 per year
Dental Hygienist $70,170 per year
Pharmacy Technician $38,060 per year

At a $51,800 average annual salary, LPNs in Durham tend to earn less than nurse practitioners ($116,270), nurse midwives ($100,710), physical therapists ($79,540), registered nurses ($73,000), and dental hygienists ($70,170). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($38,060).

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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