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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 123 positions with reported compensation (4% of all Licensed Practical Nurse listings).

10th percentile

$41,600

25th percentile

$42,000

Median (50th)

$50,961

75th percentile

$64,500

90th percentile

$70,000

Average salary: $54,865

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	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	8	15
New Hampshire	53	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	5	32
South Burlington, VT	28	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	2	1
Santa Fe, NM	25	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	8	14
Rochester, MN	24	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	5	1
Rutland, VT	22	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	5	10
Saint Louis, MO	17	$42,000	$42,000 – $42,000	6%	9	3
Washington DC	17	$100,000	$100,000 – $100,000	–	8	2
Lewiston, ME	17	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	2	0
Knoxville, TN	15	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	4	2
Maryville, TN	15	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	2	13
Concord, NH	14	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	4	2
Peterborough, NH	14	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	4	2
Fairbanks, AK	13	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	1	0
Belen, NM	13	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	2	0
Keene, NH	13	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	3	3
Virginia Beach, VA	13	$55,000	$55,000 – $55,000	–	5	1
Mobile, AL	12	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	8	6
Alabama	11	$42,000	$42,000 – $42,000	9%	6	9
Geneva, NY	11	$50,961	$42,000 – $64,500	–	2	2

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Licensed Practical Nurse openings globally.

Ambition 24Hours Inc 64 jobs

Healthforce 38 jobs

Mayo Clinic 19 jobs

Foundation Health Partners 13 jobs

Prisma Health 13 jobs

Interim HealthCare of East Tennessee 12 jobs

Carenest Health Services 10 jobs

Matrix Providers 10 jobs

Bestica 10 jobs

SOMERSET STAFFING 8 jobs

ScionHealth 7 jobs

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration 7 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Licensed Practical Nurses work

United States 2,928 jobs United Kingdom 11 jobs UAE 2 jobs Saudi Arabia 1 jobs

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Market Overview (2026)

The Licensed Practical Nurse job market is steadily growing, with 2,942 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,079 new positions were posted (664 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Licensed Practical Nurse positions is $50,961, with the middle 50% of earners making between $42,000 and $64,500. Top earners (90th percentile) command $70,000 or more. Note that 96% 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.

Remote Work Availability

1% of Licensed Practical Nurse positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (34 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

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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