Hiring a licensed practical nurse: the market today
The short answer ·
933 open postings ask for a licensed practical nurse as of Oct 8, 2026, from 188 employers. The median advertised pay is $66,412, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 393 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
933open postings
188employers hiring
$66,412median advertised pay
393new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-08
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 662 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a licensed practical nurse?
Hard. 188 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Medical University Of South Carolina (Musc) with 85 open postings.
What should I pay a licensed practical nurse?
Advertised pay centers on $66,412. Federal staff in series 0620 average $75,971 in actual pay.