Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Idaho
Licensed practical nurses in Idaho earn an average of $49,440 per year (or $23.77 per hour).
Idaho licensed practical nurses earn 4% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).
Licensed practical nurse salary range in Idaho
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $59,920 | $28 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,980 | $26 |
| Median | $47,450 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,770 | $21 |
80% of Idaho LPNs earn between $37,110 and $59,920.
Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Idaho
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Idaho LPNs earn about $54,210 per year. Cost-of-living in Idaho is 8% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Idaho?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $171,790 per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $113,890 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $85,880 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $76,670 per year |
| Registered Nurse | $73,640 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $61,740 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $38,210 per year |
At a $49,440 average annual salary, LPNs in Idaho tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($171,790), nurse practitioners ($113,890), physical therapists ($85,880), dental hygienists ($76,670), registered nurses ($73,640), and nurse midwives ($61,740). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($38,210).
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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