Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Marion

Licensed practical nurses in Marion earn an average of $45,030 per year (or $21.65 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Marion, IL
13% lower than the national average
$45,030
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Marion licensed practical nurses earn 13% 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 Marion, IL

10%
$36,750
MEDIAN
$47,230
90%
$54,500
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $54,500 $26
75th Percentile $48,020 $23
Median $47,230 $22
25th Percentile $37,530 $18

80% of Marion LPNs earn between $36,750 and $54,500.

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

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Marion, IL
$52,178
Overall Average
Marion, IL
$45,030

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Marion LPNs earn about $52,178 per year. Cost-of-living in Marion is 13% 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
Urbana, IL $50,880 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

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 Marion, IL?

Nurse Anesthetist $226,510 per year
Nurse Practitioner $110,090 per year
Physical Therapist $82,270 per year
Registered Nurse $67,960 per year
Dental Hygienist $66,200 per year
Pharmacy Technician $34,050 per year

At a $45,030 average annual salary, LPNs in Marion tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($226,510), nurse practitioners ($110,090), physical therapists ($82,270), registered nurses ($67,960), and dental hygienists ($66,200). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($34,050).

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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