Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Peoria

Licensed practical nurses in Peoria earn an average of $51,060 per year (or $24.55 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Peoria, IL
1% lower than the national average
$51,060
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Peoria 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 Peoria, IL

10%
$42,860
MEDIAN
$47,670
90%
$61,220
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $61,220 $29
75th Percentile $57,080 $27
Median $47,670 $22
25th Percentile $46,230 $22

80% of Peoria LPNs earn between $42,860 and $61,220.

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

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Peoria, IL
$56,923
Overall Average
Peoria, IL
$51,060

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Peoria LPNs earn about $56,923 per year. Cost-of-living in Peoria is 10% 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

Elgin, IL $57,480 per year
Kankakee, IL $54,050 per year
Rockford, IL $52,210 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
Moline, IL $47,490 per year
Carbondale, 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 Elgin, 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 Peoria, IL?

Nurse Practitioner $124,360 per year
Physical Therapist $89,470 per year
Registered Nurse $68,630 per year
Dental Hygienist $66,510 per year
Pharmacy Technician $34,670 per year

At a $51,060 average annual salary, LPNs in Peoria tend to earn less than nurse practitioners ($124,360), physical therapists ($89,470), registered nurses ($68,630), and dental hygienists ($66,510). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($34,670).

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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