Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in North Carolina
A licensed practical nurse (lpn) in North Carolina earns an estimated $59,800 a year ($28.75 an hour). Most workers fall from $40,700 to $86,700, depending on experience and employer.
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in North Carolina
| Per year | Per hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (estimate) | $40,700 | $19.57 |
| Median (estimate) | $59,800 | $28.75 |
| Experienced (estimate) | $86,700 | $41.68 |
| US national median | $62,000 | $29.81 |
The North Carolina estimate is 4% below the national median, reflecting local prices and wages.
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Take-home pay
On the median figure a single filer in North Carolina keeps about $47,843 a year after federal tax, FICA and state tax, or $1,840.13 per biweekly paycheck. Try your exact numbers in the North Carolina paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse (lpn) make in North Carolina?
About $59,800 a year at the median (estimate).
Is this an official figure?
No. It is an estimate based on the national BLS median and a state wage index. Check BLS OEWS tables for official data.
Sources and method
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimate, not official state data
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.