The demand for good quality healthcare personnel is increasing in recent times. Hospitals and nursing homes are looking for RNs and LPNs. Not only hospitals but other healthcare facilities such as nursing homes and private homes want to employ these professionals. The common question for a newly passing fresh LPN is that what salary range is available for LPNs.

The LPN salary range varies greatly, mostly because of various factors such as education and experience levels, geographic location and the particular area of healthcare. Recent studies by BSL (Bureau of Labor Statistics) suggest that there is a significant 14% increase in employment rate for LPN while yearly salaries range between $27,370 and $52,160.

A LPN is supposed to practice in direct supervision of RNs. They are supposed to perform basic tasks that include providing primary care, checking patients regularly for any important signs and doing routine chores like bathing and giving food to patients. They are not expected to perform complex activities such as administrating anesthesia.

Experienced LPNs generally draw higher salaries. The average salary of LPN with 19+ years of experience is around $39,184 annually while the annual average of fresh LPNs is roughly $29,391 which shows that experience is an important factor in estimating a salary for LPN

There is a great deal of variation in the salaries of LPN working in various industries and locations. The areas where LPN are offered higher salaries include states of Connecticut where hourly rate is $24.39 followed by Massachusetts $22.72, and New Jersey $22.50. The states offering lower salaries include North Dakota where hourly rate is$15.41 followed by Missouri $15.38, and Louisiana $15.14.

The LPNs can work in different establishments such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics or private home care service. Beside these there are jobs that require travelling and are also very lucrative. However not all LPNs will end up working for leading industries with higher pay because of limited opportunities

If you want further information regarding the LPN salary range then you could check out numerous websites or local newspapers or may even want to contact the employers to find out about the job prospects for a LPN.