Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Bangor

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

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Bangor, ME
1% lower than the national average
$51,060
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Bangor licensed practical nurses earn 1% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in Bangor, ME

10%
$46,490
MEDIAN
$47,540
90%
$60,780
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $60,780 $29
75th Percentile $58,260 $28
Median $47,540 $22
25th Percentile $46,610 $22

80% of Bangor LPNs earn between $46,490 and $60,780.

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

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Bangor, ME
$52,802
Overall Average
Bangor, ME
$51,060

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Bangor LPNs earn about $52,802 per year. Cost-of-living in Bangor is 3% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Maine for licensed practical nurses

Portland, ME $55,070 per year
Auburn, ME $50,810 per year

Maine nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Portland, where the average LPNs salary is $55,070 and 290 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Auburn area comes in second, with a $50,810 average LPN salary and 110 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Bangor, ME?

Nurse Practitioner $115,490 per year
Physical Therapist $86,490 per year
Registered Nurse $78,120 per year
Dental Hygienist $70,980 per year
Pharmacy Technician $35,010 per year

At a $51,060 average annual salary, LPNs in Bangor tend to earn less than nurse practitioners ($115,490), physical therapists ($86,490), registered nurses ($78,120), and dental hygienists ($70,980). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($35,010).

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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