Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Alabama
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$23.84/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Alabama is $23.84 per hour. This is 33% lower than the US average of $31.61.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Alabama compared to National Averages
$23.84/hour
Alabama
33% lower than the US average.
$31.61/hour
United States
What cities in Alabama pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
Only Birmingham, Alabama reports pay data for Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $20 per hour. Birmingham, Alabama also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $25. For comparison, the Alabama average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $24 per hour — Birmingham, Alabama pays 15% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, Alabama | $20 | $25 |
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Alabama?
Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Nursing specialties in Alabama, averaging $24 per hour. LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $24. For comparison, the Alabama average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $24 per hour, roughly in line with LPN / LVN.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| LPN / LVN | $24 | $24 |
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Alabama compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($32) and Georgia ($29). Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $36. For comparison, the Alabama average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $24 per hour — Missouri pays 42% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $34 | $35 |
| Tennessee | $32 | $36 |
| Georgia | $29 | $35 |
| Louisiana | $29 | $35 |
| North Carolina | $28 | $29 |
| Kentucky | $27 | $29 |
| Mississippi | $25 | $30 |
| Florida | $25 | $29 |
| South Carolina | $20 | $27 |
| Arkansas | $20 | $25 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Alabama?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $19 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $19. For comparison, the Alabama average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $24 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 21% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $19 | $19 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus
- Lanett, AL
$23-24/hour
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- Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus
- Smiths Station, AL
$23-24/hour
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- Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbus
- Ladonia, AL
$23-24/hour
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- Rehabilitation Hospital of Phenix City
- Midway, AL
$23-24/hour
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- Rehabilitation Hospital of Phenix City
- Hurtsboro, AL
$23-24/hour
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