AL · Montgomery · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Montgomery, AL

Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Montgomery area centers on $24.94 per hour, or about $51,880 a year. The lower quarter earns under $20.96 and the upper quarter over $28.83. That ranks 345th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 313th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Montgomery. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Montgomery.

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Montgomery, AL

The metro median is 4% above the Alabama statewide median of $24.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 840 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Montgomery metro area, 5.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.25).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.00$31,20050% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$20.96$43,60030% below U.S. median
Median$24.94$51,88017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$28.83$59,9704% below U.S. median
Top 10%$30.26$62,9401% above U.S. median

How Montgomery ranks

  • 345th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 313th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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.

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What your pay buys in Montgomery

  • Overall prices in Montgomery run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 64.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $24.94 median hour buys what $27.81 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.

Estimate your Montgomery paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$898
  • Per year: $44,892
  • Per month: $3,741

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Montgomery metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Montgomery

ItemFederal 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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Hospitals in Montgomery

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Montgomery, 2 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baptist Medical Center East
Montgomery, AL
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Va Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, AL
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Jackson Hospital & Clinic Inc
Montgomery, AL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Montgomery County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Auburn, AL48 mi$23.36/hr83,757
Hoover, AL78 mi$24.80/hr93,013
Columbus, GA82 mi$24.54/hr201,830
Birmingham, AL87 mi$24.80/hr196,357
Dothan, AL92 mi$19.12/hr71,650
Tuscaloosa, AL95 mi$23.61/hr114,288

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.

Alabama state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Montgomery

Montgomery city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Montgomery, AL?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Montgomery metro area have a median pay of $24.94 per hour, about $51,880 a year. The middle half earn between $20.96 and $28.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Montgomery a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Montgomery ranks 313th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 345th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses work in Montgomery?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Montgomery, led by Baptist Medical Center East. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Alabama license to work in Montgomery 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 Montgomery in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery 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 Montgomery?

The federal per diem benchmark in Montgomery 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.

Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Montgomery?

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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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2What they are offering now

Low$20Median$27.00High$32

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.

3Open now: 5 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Licensed Practical NursePermanent
    $25.00–$32.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Citronelle, AL · posted today
  2. Practical Nurse (Allergy & Immunization)Permanent
    $41k–$53k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Maxwell AFB, AL · posted 5 days ago

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