Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$17.10/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina is $17.10 per hour. This is 73% lower than the US average of $29.58.

Last updated on May 4, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$17.10/hour

North Carolina

73% lower than the US average.

$29.58/hour

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina$23$30
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in North Carolina?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
LPN / LVN$17$17
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Virginia$36$39
Pennsylvania$33$35
Georgia$29$32
District of Columbia$26$31
South Carolina$20$27
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Netpace Health$27$27
UNC Health$25$27
BAYADA Home Health Care$24$24
FirstHealth of the Carolinas$19$19

Last updated on May 4, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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