Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 80 positions with reported compensation (3% of all Licensed Practical Nurse listings).

10th percentile

$41,400

25th percentile

$50,000

Median (50th)

$52,000

75th percentile

$67,070

90th percentile

$100,000

Average salary: $58,125

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Licensed Practical Nurse job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Nursing

Patient Care

Customer Service

CPR

EHR

HIPAA

BLS

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Licensed Practical Nurse opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
Albuquerque, NM	89	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	7	19
Alabama	20	$42,000	$42,000 – $42,000	5%	8	19
Knoxville, TN	20	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	6	7
South Burlington, VT	20	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	2	0
Rochester, MN	19	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	4	1
Saint Louis, MO	17	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	8	3
Lewiston, ME	16	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	1	0
Washington DC	15	$100,000	$100,000 – $100,000	–	9	1
Santa Fe, NM	14	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	3	6
Rutland, VT	13	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	2	0
Peterborough, NH	12	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	3	0
Geneva, NY	12	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	2	2
Newport, VT	12	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	3	1
Dayton, OH	10	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	6	0
Delaware, OH	10	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	3	0
Fairbanks, AK	10	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	1	0
Keene, NH	10	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	3	4
Morristown, TN	10	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	1	0
Belen, NM	9	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	1	0
Bethel, AK	9	$52,000	$50,000 – $67,070	–	7	6

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Licensed Practical Nurse openings globally.

Healthforce 30 jobs

Interim HealthCare of East Tennessee 20 jobs

Mayo Clinic 15 jobs

Foundation Health Partners 10 jobs

ScionHealth 9 jobs

Ambition 24Hours Inc 7 jobs

Crowne Health Care 7 jobs

Morning Pointe Senior Living 6 jobs

Monarch Communities 6 jobs

Jacksonville Health And Rehabilitation LLC 5 jobs

Wellpath 5 jobs

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration 4 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Licensed Practical Nurses work

United States 2,661 jobs United Kingdom 10 jobs UAE 2 jobs

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Market Overview (2026)

The Licensed Practical Nurse job market is steadily growing, with 2,673 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 914 new positions were posted (542 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Licensed Practical Nurse positions is $52,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $50,000 and $67,070. Top earners (90th percentile) command $100,000 or more. Note that 97% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Washington DC at $100,000 median, while Alabama offers $42,000.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Licensed Practical Nurse roles are Nursing, Patient Care, Customer Service, CPR, EHR, and HIPAA. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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