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Licensed Practical Nurses

Provide basic nursing care under the direction of doctors and registered nurses.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Above the statewide median
$27.09 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Above statewide average
Growth rate:  9.3%    Read more about outlook

Education:

Vocational training is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Administer intravenous medications.
  • Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
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Job Title Examples:

Charge Nurse
Clinic Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $27.09
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Licensed Practical Nurses *

Area Low Median High
U S
$23.86 $27.27 $31.01
Minnesota
$24.46 $27.09 $29.56
Central Minnesota
$24.29 $25.46 $29.3
Northeast Minnesota
$22.91 $24.51 $27.51
Northwest Minnesota
$23.79 $24.63 $27.71
Southeast Minnesota
$24.33 $25.46 $29.37
Southwest Minnesota
$24.05 $25.12 $28.95
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$25.54 $28.51 $30.23

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 14660 workers employed in this large career.

Where do Licensed Practical Nurses most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in very high demand.

 

Future Demand

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