Licensed Practical Nurses
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$62,340
~$30/hr · ~$5,195/mo
US Jobs
651K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
The core of this occupation involves physical tasks such as bathing, dressing, and wound care, which are currently beyond the reach of AI and robotics. However, AI will significantly impact the information-processing aspects of the job, including documenting patient care, monitoring vitals, and assisting with diagnostic reporting, leading to moderate overall exposure.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZBEST VALUE | $76,560 | Below avg (91.9) | $83,349 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $92,840 | Above avg (113.1) | $82,116 |
| Niles, MI | $72,960 | Below avg (89.7) | $81,315 |
| Carson City, NV | $76,390 | Below avg (94.9) | $80,505 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $78,510 | Average (98.9) | $79,395 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $79,810 | Average (100.7) | $79,274 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $75,330 | Below avg (95.6) | $78,800 |
| Yuma, AZ | $69,350 | Below avg (88.1) | $78,730 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $68,470 | Below avg (87.3) | $78,438 |
| Reno, NV | $75,750 | Average (98.0) | $77,276 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $90,810 | Above avg (117.6) | $77,252 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $75,310 | Average (97.9) | $76,905 |
| Bangor, ME | $70,870 | Below avg (92.3) | $76,748 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $75,560 | Average (98.6) | $76,652 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $80,880 | Above avg (105.9) | $76,381 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
10-Year Growth
+3% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$30/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,195/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)