Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Alabama
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$18.90/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Alabama is $18.90 per hour. This is 79% lower than the US average of $33.74.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Alabama compared to National Averages
$18.90/hour
Alabama
79% lower than the US average.
$33.74/hour
United States
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Alabama compare to nearby states?
Tennessee pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $30 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($22) and Florida ($22). Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $34. For comparison, the Alabama average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $19 per hour — Tennessee pays 61% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $30 | $34 |
| North Carolina | $22 | $28 |
| Florida | $22 | $28 |
| Missouri | $21 | $26 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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