Medical Surgical LPN Salary Guide
Average Medical Surgical LPN Salary
$27.56/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical LPN is $27.56 per hour. This is 16% lower than the nursing US average of $31.96.
Last updated on March 7, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Medical Surgical LPN compared to Licensed Practical Nurse National Averages
$27.56/hour
16% lower than the nursing US average.
$31.96/hour
United States
Where do Medical Sugical LPNs get paid the most?
California pays Medical Surgical LPNs the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Massachusetts ($37) and Virginia ($36). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the national average for Medical Surgical LPNs is $28 per hour — California pays 56% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $43 | $50 |
| Massachusetts | $37 | $38 |
| Virginia | $36 | $38 |
| Ohio | $35 | $38 |
| Kansas | $34 | $38 |
| Illinois | $34 | $37 |
| Missouri | $34 | $35 |
| Texas | $34 | $38 |
| Connecticut | $33 | $34 |
| Minnesota | $32 | $36 |
| Oklahoma | $32 | $35 |
| Tennessee | $32 | $36 |
| Maryland | $32 | $32 |
| Pennsylvania | $32 | $35 |
| Georgia | $31 | $35 |
| North Dakota | $30 | $30 |
| Delaware | $30 | $30 |
| Louisiana | $30 | $35 |
| Maine | $29 | $30 |
| North Carolina | $28 | $29 |
| Iowa | $28 | $29 |
| South Dakota | $28 | $29 |
| Washington | $28 | $36 |
| Nebraska | $27 | $27 |
| Oregon | $26 | $31 |
| Arizona | $26 | $31 |
| Kentucky | $26 | $29 |
| Colorado | $26 | $31 |
| Michigan | $24 | $30 |
| New York | $24 | $30 |
| New Mexico | $23 | $30 |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $28 |
| Idaho | $22 | $29 |
| Florida | $22 | $28 |
| South Carolina | $20 | $27 |
| Arkansas | $20 | $25 |
| Alabama | $19 | $24 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical LPN jobs?
BJC HealthCare pays Medical Surgical LPNs the most, averaging $29 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($29) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($28). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $32. For comparison, the national average for Medical Surgical LPNs is $28 per hour — BJC HealthCare pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| BJC HealthCare | $29 | $29 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $29 | $32 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $28 | $28 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $27 | $27 |
Last updated on March 7, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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