Licensed Practical Nursing Degrees and LPN Salary

Most people who get their Licensed Practical Nursing degree plan to work in a major hospital, but the truth is that a variety of career choices can present themselves to an LPN. When it comes to LPN salary, there are definitely opportunities for advancement. The LPN Salary by Job report shows that jobs that require a lot of nursing experience, such as nursing director or assisted living administrator, pay higher LPN salaries. Researching LPN Salaries by Industry shows the broad range of possible LPN salaries, with residential care/assisted living toward the high end of the LPN salary range. Working in a residential care facility can really give LPN salaries a shot in the arm!

LPN Salary Range: A Fair Game

Getting an LPN degree can put you on a more level playing field than many other careers: the LPN Salary Chart by Gender shows that LPN salaries are equal for male and female LPNs, a rare event that's a good sign for nursing careers. Many who get their LPN degree want to get out and start work on that level playing field right away; for a beginning LPN, salary is going to be just one consideration. LPN services are needed all over the country, but where to start? And which locations offer the highest LPN salaries? The LPN Salary by City chart will give you a good idea of the LPN salary range in the cities near you. You can also use PayScale's cost of living calculator to find data on both Cost of Living and LPN Salaries in various U.S. cities.

For a more detailed look at LPN salaries, view PayScale's LPN Salary page.