verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$57,030/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.42/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
11,580
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,206 #43 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Alabama, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Alabama earn a median of $57,030 per year ($27.42 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $39,880, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $69,120. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $57,030 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $57,030 is worth about $64,206 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #43 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,880
$19.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$57,030
$27.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$69,120
$33.23/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $57,030 $64,206
Georgia $62,030 $64,418 −$5,000
Florida $61,770 $59,731 −$4,740
Tennessee $58,870 $64,080 −$1,840
Mississippi $50,220 $57,755 +$6,810

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Alabama: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Alabama?

Licensed practical nurses in Alabama earn a median of $57,030 per year ($27.42 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Alabama pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $57,030, Alabama pays 11% below the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 11,580 work in the state.

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