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*Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Observation
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$31.00–$40.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Hammond, IN
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Hammond area earn a median of $35.06 per hour, about $72,920 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.54 and $38.75. That ranks 52nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 58th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 18 open roles with published pay are listed for Hammond and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hammond.
- $35.06median pay per hour, Chicago
- $30–$39typical range per hour
- 11,800licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 18open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near Hammond
Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.
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Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Telemetry
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$31.00–$40.00/ hour
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LVN/LPN - Medical Surgical - Oncology
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$31.00–$40.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted today
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Orthopedic Neurology and Spine
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$31.00–$40.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Inpatient Acute Rehab
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$31.00–$40.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Licensed Practical Nurse / LPN, Home Health
AccentCare · Elmwood Park, IL
$69k–$77k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Licensed Practical Nurse - (LPN)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$31.00–$40.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Licensed Practical Nurse- Acute Rehab
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$31.00–$40.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Services
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$31.00–$40.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Med-Surg
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$31.00–$40.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$31.00–$40.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$31.00–$40.00/ hour
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Named employers near Hammond, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring licensed practical nurses near Hammond
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 16 | $35.50 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $35.10 |
| OSF Healthcare System | 1 | $28.76 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Hammond, IN
The metro median is 15% above the Indiana statewide median of $30.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 11,800 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.64).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.00 | $52,000 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.54 | $61,440 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.06 | $72,920 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.75 | $80,600 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $42.68 | $88,770 | 42% above U.S. median |
How Hammond ranks
- 52nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 58th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
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 Hammond
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $35.06 median hour buys what $33.84 buys at the national price level, 13% above 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 Hammond paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,262
- Per year: $63,108
- Per month: $5,259
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Hammond
| 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).
Hospitals in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area
CMS lists 72 hospitals in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, 22 of the 52 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Dekalb, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Mchenry, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers New Lenox, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Lake County
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Lake County (1 geographic, 1 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary, IN | 8 mi | $35.06/hr | 67,555 |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 15 mi | $35.06/hr | 56,531 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Indiana · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Indiana
Indiana 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 Indiana license by endorsement.
Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Hammond
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Hammond, IN?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $35.06 per hour, about $72,920 a year. The middle half earn between $29.54 and $38.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hammond a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 58th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 52nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Hammond?
We list 18 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hammond.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Hammond as a licensed practical nurse?
Indiana 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 Indiana license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Hammond in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Lake 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 Hammond?
The federal per diem benchmark in Hammond 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
- AmedisysBloomington, IN · 3 postings$34.50/ hr$28–$39
- 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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