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Average Medical Surgical LPN Salary

$27.56/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical LPN is $27.56 per hour. This is 22% lower than the nursing US average of $33.76.

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

22% lower than the nursing US average.

$33.76/hour

United States

Where do Medical Sugical LPNs get paid the most?

Illinois pays Medical Surgical LPNs the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Maine ($23) and Missouri ($21). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $35. For comparison, the national average for Medical Surgical LPNs is $28 per hour — Illinois pays 25% more.

State	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Illinois	$34	$35
Maine	$23	$29
Missouri	$21	$26

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 CoreMedical Group Perm ($28) and TRS Healthcare Permanent ($27). 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
CoreMedical Group Perm	$28	$28
TRS Healthcare Permanent	$27	$27
Perm Staff Jobs	$23	$23

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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