Entry Level Licensed Practical Nurse (National)
Average salary $63,512 · from 18 active job market data points · Updated Apr 06, 2026
$49k–$60k
Purchasing Power
100
at the US average purchasing power
Market Demand
-6%
6% fewer open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+67%
67% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
0.6/10
0.6/10 scarcity leverage — low talent-to-demand ratio
Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Licensed Practical Nurse
New nurses are making critical mistakes due to lack of experience and proper mentorship.
US nurses are moving to Canada because they feel burned out, unsupported, or uneasy about where things are going.
Career intelligence for Entry Level Licensed Practical Nurse (National). Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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