Licensed Practical Nurse salary in North Carolina
The median licensed practical nurse in North Carolina earns $29.51 an hour, or $61,380 a year. That’s $0.46 below the national median, ranking #28 of 51.
- Median hourly$29.51
- Median yearly$61,380
- Bottom 10% earn under$23.58/hr
- Top 10% earn over$36.34/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$29.83
- LPN/LVNs employed17,430
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, North Carolina, occupation 29-2061. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all LPN/LVNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in North Carolina
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $39.36/hr | $81,860/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18.11/hr | $37,670/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $60.11/hr | $125,020/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open LPN/LVN jobs in North Carolina
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med/SurgAdvocate HealthNorth Carolina$25.30–$37.95/hrLPN/LVNMed-surgFull-timeNights
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinical Decision UnitAdvocate HealthNorth Carolina$25.30–$37.95/hrLPN/LVNFull-time
- Licensed Practical Nurse (Broughton Hospital)State of North CarolinaBurke County, NC$41k–$62k/yrLPN/LVNFull-time
- Practical NurseMilitary Health System (DHA)Fort Bragg, NC$56k–$72k/yrLPN/LVNFull-timeEveningsCloses Nov 10, 2026
- Licensed Practical Nurse- LPNCVS Health / MinuteClinicMatthews, NC$22.40–$48.67/hrLPN/LVNFull-time
- Licensed Practical Nurse- LPNCVS Health / MinuteClinicCharlotte, NC$22.40–$48.67/hrLPN/LVNFull-time