Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in North Carolina
Based on 18K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$63,270
$30.418/hr
vs National Average
$66,740
-5.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $75K
18K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,480 |
| 25th percentile | $59,270 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $63,270 |
| 75th percentile | $69,700 |
| 90th percentile | $74,730 |
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 |
| 2025 | $63,270 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,300 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $58,590 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $61,380 | $63,623 |
| 2025 | $63,270 | $66,740 |