Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Springfield

Licensed practical nurses in Springfield earn an average of $48,600 per year (or $23.37 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Springfield, IL
6% lower than the national average
$48,600
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Springfield licensed practical nurses earn 6% 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 Springfield, IL

10%
$38,720
MEDIAN
$46,930
90%
$58,810
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $58,810 $28
75th Percentile $48,070 $23
Median $46,930 $22
25th Percentile $46,640 $22

80% of Springfield LPNs earn between $38,720 and $58,810.

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

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Springfield, IL
$53,583
Overall Average
Springfield, IL
$48,600

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Springfield LPNs earn about $53,583 per year. Cost-of-living in Springfield 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 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
Champaign, IL $50,880 per year
Bloomington, IL $49,960 per year
Decatur, IL $49,790 per year
Danville, IL $49,610 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 Springfield, IL?

Nurse Anesthetist $298,890 per year
Nurse Practitioner $117,530 per year
Physical Therapist $90,860 per year
Registered Nurse $73,360 per year
Dental Hygienist $70,830 per year
Pharmacy Technician $34,770 per year

At a $48,600 average annual salary, LPNs in Springfield tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($298,890), nurse practitioners ($117,530), physical therapists ($90,860), registered nurses ($73,360), and dental hygienists ($70,830). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($34,770).

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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