Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Alabama
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$57,030$27.42 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$48,150 – $61,800Top 10%: $69,120+
Jobs11,5801.31× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $61,040 | $29.35 | 3,300 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $56,710 | $27.27 | 1,000 |
| Huntsville, AL | $59,860 | $28.78 | 990 |
| Mobile, AL | $57,030 | $27.42 | 800 |
| Montgomery, AL | $55,410 | $26.64 | 780 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $59,330 | $28.53 | 690 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $55,360 | $26.62 | 680 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $51,490 | $24.76 | 650 |
| Dothan, AL | $47,820 | $22.99 | 540 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $50,720 | $24.39 | 530 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $51,580 | $24.80 | 430 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $58,280 | $28.02 | 350 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $55,360 | $26.62 | 320 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $57,090 | $27.45 | 230 |
| Decatur, AL | $58,010 | $27.89 | 210 |
| Gadsden, AL | $56,040 | $26.94 | 210 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $50,630 | $24.34 | 190 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
New Mexico · $59,330 Tennessee · $58,870 Oklahoma · $58,320 Louisiana · $57,470 Arkansas · $56,620 West Virginia · $55,360
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700 Psychiatric Technicians · $36,680
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Alabama?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Alabama earned a median of $57,030 a year ($27.42 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $48,150 to $61,800.
Where in Alabama do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Birmingham, AL at $61,040.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.