Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in North Carolina
Based on 17K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$61,380
$29.51/hr
vs National Average
$63,623
-3.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $76K
17K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,050 |
| 25th percentile | $54,370 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,380 |
| 75th percentile | $66,560 |
| 90th percentile | $75,580 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,300 |
| 2023 | $58,590 |
| 2024 | $61,380 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,300 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $58,590 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $61,380 | $63,623 |