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Compare lpn licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$63,623
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1.1 years
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,100#48 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $77,670#3 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $74,020#8 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $51,030#47 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $77,170#4 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $67,480#15 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $69,130#14 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $66,090#16 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $70,420#12 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $60,080#36 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $58,490#42 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $65,560#18 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $61,720#26 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $66,030#17 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $63,690#22 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $59,460#39 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $59,920#37 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $58,450#43 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $53,930#46 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $70,870#11 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $69,870#13 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $76,560#6 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $63,810#21 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $60,870#31 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $48,850#51 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $59,030#41 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $59,750#38 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $60,740#34 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $73,820#9 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $74,660#7 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $71,180#10 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $60,760#33 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $64,030#20 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $61,380#28 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $60,820#32 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $60,990#30 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $55,870#44 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $76,570#5 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,010#24 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $77,940#2 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $59,050#40 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $49,170#50 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $54,530#45 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $60,150#35 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $61,710#27 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $64,560#19 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $62,310#23 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $79,700#1 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $49,850#49 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $61,040#29 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $61,880#25 | 1.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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