PermanentPosted today
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Citronelle, AL
$25.00–$32.00/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Auburn, AL
The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Auburn area is $23.36 per hour ($48,590 a year), with the typical range running from $21.36 to $27.98. That ranks 375th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 333rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Auburn.
- $23.36median pay per hour, Auburn
- $21–$28typical range per hour
- 180licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Auburn, AL
The metro median is 3% below the Alabama statewide median of $24.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 180 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Auburn-Opelika metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.61).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.55 | $34,420 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.36 | $44,430 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Median | $23.36 | $48,590 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $27.98 | $58,200 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $29.83 | $62,050 | in line with U.S. median |
How Auburn ranks
- 375th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 333rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 8 Alabama metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Auburn
- Overall prices in Auburn-Opelika run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 62.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $23.36 median hour buys what $26.57 buys at the national price level, 11% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$841
- Per year: $42,048
- Per month: $3,504
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Auburn-Opelika metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Auburn
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Alabama
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Practical Nurse (Allergy & Immunization)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Maxwell AFB, AL
$41k–$53k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Bedside
North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL
$20.20–$30.30/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Roanoke, AL
$25.00–$32.00/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Anniston, AL
$24.00–$30.00/ hour
Primary care shortage areas in Lee County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Lee County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 37 mi | $24.54/hr | 201,830 |
| Montgomery, AL | 48 mi | $24.94/hr | 195,818 |
| South Fulton, GA | 88 mi | $30.38/hr | 112,003 |
| Hoover, AL | 93 mi | $24.80/hr | 93,013 |
| Dothan, AL | 95 mi | $19.12/hr | 71,650 |
| Birmingham, AL | 99 mi | $24.80/hr | 196,357 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Alabama · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Alabama
Alabama is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Alabama license by endorsement.
Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Auburn, AL?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Auburn-Opelika metro area have a median pay of $23.36 per hour, about $48,590 a year. The middle half earn between $21.36 and $27.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Auburn a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Auburn-Opelika ranks 333rd of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 375th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Auburn as a licensed practical nurse?
Alabama is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Alabama license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Auburn in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Lee County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Auburn?
The federal per diem benchmark in Auburn is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysCitronelle, AL · 3 postings$28.50/ hr$24–$32
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
- CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
- Boston Medical CenterMassachusetts · 3 postings$40.82/ hr$33–$48
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5 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Alabama, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Licensed Practical NursePermanent$25.00–$32.00/ hour
- Practical Nurse (Allergy & Immunization)Permanent$41k–$53k/ year
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