Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Birmingham area earns $61,040 a year ($29.35 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($64,400) and 7% above the Alabama median ($57,030). Half of the 3,300 licensed practical nurses there earn between $50,200 and $68,450.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,680 | $39,880 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $50,200 | $48,150 | $59,000 |
| Median | $61,040 | $57,030 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $68,450 | $61,800 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $69,120 | $69,120 | $83,440 |
| Average | $58,440 | $55,310 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 3,300 | 11,580 | 648,410 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 47th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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Check my payLicensed practical nurse pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,310
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.