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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 270 positions with reported compensation (5% of all Licensed Practical Nurse listings).

10th percentile

$40,000

25th percentile

$42,000

Median (50th)

$44,000

75th percentile

$55,000

90th percentile

$65,052

Average salary: $49,982

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

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	83	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	8	12
brookings	37	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	2	36
huron	30	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	2	30
madison	28	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	6	19
Wilkes Barre, PA	25	$40,000	$40,000 – $40,000	–	4	21
bemidji	25	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	4	22
tenstrike	21	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	1	21
bryant	21	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	2	17
wallace	20	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	2	18
Jacksonville, FL	20	$42,000	$42,000 – $42,000	5%	5	9
Scranton, PA	19	$40,000	$40,000 – $40,000	–	2	18
Sioux Falls, SD	19	$48,000	$44,750 – $48,000	5%	8	0
Washington DC	19	$74,500	$61,750 – $87,250	–	10	1
alamosa	19	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	2	19
tyndall	19	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	1	19
Danville, PA	18	$40,000	$40,000 – $40,000	–	2	15
worthington	18	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	4	17
nunda	17	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	1	17
Alabama	16	$42,000	$42,000 – $42,000	6%	6	14
Rochester, MN	16	$44,000	$42,000 – $55,000	–	5	1

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Licensed Practical Nurse openings globally.

Good Samaritan 154 jobs

Sanford Health 57 jobs

Geisinger 56 jobs

Mayo Clinic 23 jobs

San Luis Care Center 17 jobs

Concord Hospital Health System 11 jobs

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration 8 jobs

Crowne Health Care 7 jobs

Wellpath 6 jobs

Bestica 5 jobs

Aveanna Healthcare 5 jobs

Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Of Pleasant Grove LLC 5 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Licensed Practical Nurses work

United States 5,016 jobs United Kingdom 7 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 5,026 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 3,064 new positions were posted (2,655 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Licensed Practical Nurse positions is $44,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $42,000 and $55,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $65,052 or more. Note that 95% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Washington DC at $74,500 median, while Danville, PA offers $40,000.

Remote Work Availability

2% of Licensed Practical Nurse positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (107 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, 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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