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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 45 positions with reported compensation (2% of all Licensed Practical Nurse listings).

10th percentile

$23,030

25th percentile

$50,961

Median (50th)

$55,500

75th percentile

$64,389

90th percentile

$89,127

Average salary: $57,894

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Nursing

Patient Care

HIPAA

CPR

EHR

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	Companies	New (7d)
Quakertown, PA	209	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	5	0
Albuquerque, NM	63	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	11	9
South Burlington, VT	25	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	2	5
Knoxville, TN	20	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	4	12
Rochester, MN	19	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	4	1
Alabama	16	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	7	12
Huntsville, AL	14	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	6	8
Minnesota	12	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	5	0
Illinois	11	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	3	0
Michigan	11	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	3	4
Delaware, OH	11	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	4	0
Baton Rouge, LA	10	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	4	0
Jacksonville, FL	10	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	3	7
Birmingham, AL	10	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	6	8
Morristown, TN	10	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	1	0
Saint Louis, MO	10	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	3	0
Chicago, IL	9	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	7	3
Florence, AL	9	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	6	2
New York, NY	9	$65,052	$65,052 – $65,052	5	3
Grady, AR	8	$55,500	$50,961 – $64,389	1	0

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Licensed Practical Nurse openings globally.

Bestica 62 jobs

V R Della Infotech Inc 60 jobs

GlobalPoint HC 50 jobs

SOMERSET STAFFING 47 jobs

Healthforce 27 jobs

Mayo Clinic 19 jobs

Interim HealthCare of East Tennessee 16 jobs

Wellpath 14 jobs

Morning Pointe Senior Living 12 jobs

The Carpenter Health Network 7 jobs

ScionHealth 7 jobs

Crowne Health Care 6 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Licensed Practical Nurses work

United States 2,388 jobs United Kingdom 9 jobs UAE 3 jobs

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Market Overview (2026)

The Licensed Practical Nurse job market is steadily growing, with 2,400 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,073 new positions were posted (532 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Licensed Practical Nurse positions is $55,500, with the middle 50% of earners making between $50,961 and $64,389. Top earners (90th percentile) command $89,127 or more. Note that 98% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is New York, NY at $65,052 median, while Grady, AR offers $55,500.

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, HIPAA, CPR, EHR, and BLS. 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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