Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Charlotte, NC
Median pay, Charlotte metro
$65,140/year
about $31.32 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $61,330 – $73,340
Half of licensed practical nurses in the Charlotte metro area earn more than $65,140 a year and half earn less. That's 1% higher than the national median of $64,400, and ranks #19 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $51,210 | $24.62 |
| 25th | $61,330 | $29.49 |
| Median (50th) | $65,140 | $31.32 |
| 75th | $73,340 | $35.26 |
| 90th (top earners) | $76,370 | $36.72 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a licensed practical nurse job in the Charlotte metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $61,330 ($29.49/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $61,330 to $73,340 ($29.49 to $35.26/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $73,340 ($35.26/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Night, weekend and holiday differentials can add a lot. Ask for the exact rates.
- Pay often differs between nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and home health, so compare like with like.
- Agency and travel LPN jobs pay more per hour but usually come with fewer benefits.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Charlotte metro. Occupation: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.