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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Alabama

Licensed Practical Nurses in Alabama earn a median of $57,030 a year, or $27.42 an hour. That ranks Alabama #47 of 51 states and is $7,370 less than the national median.

Median / year
$57,030
Median / hour
$27.42
Employed
11,580
National rank
#47of 51

Pay range in Alabama

10th percentile$39,880
25th percentile$48,150
Median percentile$57,030
75th percentile$61,800
90th percentile$69,120

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Alabama metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Birmingham, AL$61,0403,300
Huntsville, AL$59,860990
Columbus, GA-AL$59,330690
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL$58,280350
Decatur, AL$58,010210
Anniston-Oxford, AL$57,090230
Mobile, AL$57,030800
Gadsden, AL$56,040210
Montgomery, AL$55,410780
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL$55,360320
Tuscaloosa, AL$55,360680
Auburn-Opelika, AL$50,630190
Dothan, AL$47,820540

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Alabama?

The median annual wage is $57,030 ($27.42 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $7,370 below the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in Alabama?

The lowest-paid 10% of Alabama LPNs earned $39,880 or less ($19.17/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in Alabama?

Birmingham, AL has the highest metro median at $61,040.

How many LPNs work in Alabama?

About 11,580 LPNs were employed in Alabama in May 2025.