Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Champaign

Licensed practical nurses in Champaign earn an average of $50,880 per year (or $24.46 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Champaign, IL
1% lower than the national average
$50,880
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Champaign licensed practical nurses earn 1% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

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Licensed practical nurse salary range in Champaign, IL

10%
$41,320
MEDIAN
$47,850
90%
$60,600
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $60,600 $29
75th Percentile $57,500 $27
Median $47,850 $23
25th Percentile $46,690 $22

80% of Champaign LPNs earn between $41,320 and $60,600.

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

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Champaign, IL
$54,768
Overall Average
Champaign, IL
$50,880

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Champaign LPNs earn about $54,768 per year. Cost-of-living in Champaign is 7% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Illinois for licensed practical nurses

Chicago, IL $57,480 per year
Kankakee, IL $54,050 per year
Rockford, IL $52,210 per year
Peoria, IL $51,060 per year
Bloomington, IL $49,960 per year
Decatur, IL $49,790 per year
Danville, IL $49,610 per year
Springfield, IL $48,600 per year
Rock Island, IL $47,490 per year
Marion, IL $45,030 per year

Illinois nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Chicago, where the average LPNs salary is $57,480 and 10,740 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Kankakee area comes in second, with a $54,050 average LPN salary and 210 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Champaign, IL?

Nurse Practitioner $118,780 per year
Physical Therapist $88,200 per year
Registered Nurse $74,800 per year
Dental Hygienist $70,210 per year
Pharmacy Technician $35,330 per year

At a $50,880 average annual salary, LPNs in Champaign tend to earn less than nurse practitioners ($118,780), physical therapists ($88,200), registered nurses ($74,800), and dental hygienists ($70,210). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($35,330).

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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