Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Alabama
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Alabama have a median of $57,030 a year, below the national $64,400 (−11%); the state ranks 47th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 25% more than the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee pay more (up to $62,030 in Georgia) and Mississippi pays less (down to $50,220 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 11,580 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 5.48 per 1,000 jobs, the 18th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.31 means the occupation is more concentrated in Alabama than nationally.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $19.17 | $23.15 | $27.42 | $29.71 | $33.23 | $26.59 | 11,580 | 5.48 | 1.31 |
| Annual | $39,880 | $48,150 | $57,030 | $61,800 | $69,120 | $55,310 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.91 | $28.37 | $30.96 | $36.55 | $40.12 | $32.24 | 648,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,740 | $59,000 | $64,400 | $76,030 | $83,440 | $67,050 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 47th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 18th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.31
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.48
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Alabama
13 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $29.35 | $61,040 | $45,680 | $69,120 | 3,300 | 6.35 | 1.52 |
| Huntsville, AL | $28.78 | $59,860 | $40,360 | $70,990 | 990 | 3.71 | 0.89 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $28.53 | $59,330 | $46,290 | $68,680 | 690 | 5.92 | 1.42 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $28.02 | $58,280 | $41,070 | $67,350 | 350 | 4.07 | 0.98 |
| Decatur, AL | $27.89 | $58,010 | $46,350 | $72,270 | 210 | 3.48 | 0.83 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $27.45 | $57,090 | $44,860 | $62,180 | 230 | 5.31 | 1.27 |
| Mobile, AL | $27.42 | $57,030 | $46,620 | $68,440 | 800 | 4.62 | 1.11 |
| Gadsden, AL | $26.94 | $56,040 | $42,100 | $60,790 | 210 | 6.30 | 1.51 |
| Montgomery, AL | $26.64 | $55,410 | $33,260 | $65,500 | 780 | 4.74 | 1.14 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $26.62 | $55,360 | $39,510 | $65,640 | 320 | 5.71 | 1.37 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $26.62 | $55,360 | $39,880 | $65,040 | 680 | 6.31 | 1.51 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $24.34 | $50,630 | $37,620 | $62,280 | 190 | 2.68 | 0.64 |
| Dothan, AL | $22.99 | $47,820 | $34,270 | $57,260 | 540 | 8.88 | 2.13 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $27.27 | $56,710 | $42,920 | $68,150 | 1,000 | 6.55 | 1.57 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $24.80 | $51,580 | $36,600 | $62,400 | 430 | 6.33 | 1.52 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $24.76 | $51,490 | $39,120 | $62,060 | 650 | 7.74 | 1.86 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $24.39 | $50,720 | $40,290 | $63,930 | 530 | 8.14 | 1.95 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27.42 | $57,030 | 11,580 | 1.31 |
| Florida | $29.70 | $61,770 | 38,620 | 0.93 |
| Georgia | $29.82 | $62,030 | 21,060 | 1.03 |
| Mississippi | $24.14 | $50,220 | 9,850 | 2.03 |
| Tennessee | $28.31 | $58,870 | 20,830 | 1.52 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Alabama wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Alabama estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.