Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Milwaukee

Licensed practical nurses in Milwaukee earn an average of $52,890 per year (or $25.43 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Milwaukee, WI
2% higher than the national average
$52,890
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Milwaukee licensed practical nurses earn 2% higher 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 Milwaukee, WI

10%
$42,930
MEDIAN
$49,410
90%
$61,160
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $61,160 $29
75th Percentile $59,820 $28
Median $49,410 $23
25th Percentile $47,940 $23

80% of Milwaukee LPNs earn between $42,930 and $61,160.

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

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Milwaukee, WI
$55,151
Overall Average
Milwaukee, WI
$52,890

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Milwaukee LPNs earn about $55,151 per year. Cost-of-living in Milwaukee is 4% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Wisconsin for licensed practical nurses

Madison, WI $51,960 per year
Racine, WI $50,280 per year
Appleton, WI $50,100 per year
Janesville, WI $49,560 per year
Onalaska, WI $48,740 per year
Wausau, WI $48,470 per year
Sheboygan, WI $47,910 per year
Fond du Lac, WI $47,420 per year
Neenah, WI $47,040 per year
Eau Claire, WI $46,840 per year

Wisconsin nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Madison, where the average LPNs salary is $51,960 and 540 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Racine area comes in second, with a $50,280 average LPN salary and 150 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Milwaukee, WI?

Nurse Anesthetist $236,640 per year
Nurse Midwife $131,580 per year
Nurse Practitioner $116,730 per year
Physical Therapist $92,560 per year
Registered Nurse $78,180 per year
Dental Hygienist $73,700 per year
Pharmacy Technician $38,150 per year

At a $52,890 average annual salary, LPNs in Milwaukee tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($236,640), nurse midwives ($131,580), nurse practitioners ($116,730), physical therapists ($92,560), registered nurses ($78,180), and dental hygienists ($73,700). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($38,150).

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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