Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$22.06/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina is $22.06 per hour. This is 43% lower than the US average of $31.47.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$22.06/hour
North Carolina
43% lower than the US average.
$31.47/hour
United States
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in North Carolina?
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in North Carolina?
Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
LPN / LVN | $36 | $36 |
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Georgia | $33 | $35 |
Tennessee | $31 | $32 |
Florida | $28 | $35 |
Virginia | $22 | $28 |
South Carolina | $20 | $27 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Gentiva | $26 | $26 |
Last updated on March 31, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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LPN / LVN - Home Health
- BAYADA Home Health Care
- Charlotte, NC
$31+/visit
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LPN / LVN - Home Health
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- Fayetteville, NC
$31+/visit
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