Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Athens

Licensed practical nurses in Athens earn an average of $45,900 per year (or $22.07 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Athens, GA
11% lower than the national average
$45,900
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Athens licensed practical nurses earn 11% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in Athens, GA

10%
$35,560
MEDIAN
$46,990
90%
$58,610
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $58,610 $28
75th Percentile $48,310 $23
Median $46,990 $22
25th Percentile $38,190 $18

80% of Athens LPNs earn between $35,560 and $58,610.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Athens

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Athens, GA
$50,943
Overall Average
Athens, GA
$45,900

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Athens LPNs earn about $50,943 per year. Cost-of-living in Athens is 9% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Georgia for licensed practical nurses

Roswell, GA $51,610 per year
Savannah, GA $47,160 per year
Rome, GA $46,160 per year
Augusta, GA $46,010 per year
Gainesville, GA $45,280 per year
Macon, GA $44,480 per year
Hinesville, GA $44,020 per year
Dalton, GA $43,940 per year
Columbus, GA $43,470 per year
Albany, GA $43,240 per year

Georgia nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Roswell, where the average LPNs salary is $51,610 and 9,490 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Savannah area comes in second, with a $47,160 average LPN salary and 860 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Athens, GA?

Nurse Practitioner $106,750 per year
Physical Therapist $87,040 per year
Registered Nurse $73,370 per year
Dental Hygienist $69,700 per year
Pharmacy Technician $33,100 per year

At a $45,900 average annual salary, LPNs in Athens tend to earn less than nurse practitioners ($106,750), physical therapists ($87,040), registered nurses ($73,370), and dental hygienists ($69,700). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($33,100).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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