PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Fairview Health Services · Bloomington, MN
$29.52–$42.65/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Plymouth, MN
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Plymouth area centers on $29.96 per hour, or about $62,310 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.35 and the upper quarter over $31.73. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Plymouth metro area. That ranks 132nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 297th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Plymouth and what they pay.
- $29.96median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $28–$32typical range per hour
- 6,400licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 20open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near Plymouth
Roles in other cities of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Women's Clinic Patient Aligned Care Team
Veterans Health Administration · Minneapolis, MN
$53k–$88k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Minneapolis, MN
$53k–$88k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse LVN/LPN
AccentCare · Saint Paul, MN
$67k–$74k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN - Pediatric Clinic
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$26.58–$37.53/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - Clinic
Fairview Health Services · Bloomington, MN
$26.58–$37.53/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN - Dermatology Clinic
Fairview Health Services · Eden Prairie, MN
$26.58–$37.53/ hour
PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN - Orthopedic Clinic
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$26.58–$37.53/ hour
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Fairview Health Services · Bloomington, MN
$29.52–$42.65/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN- Cancer Clinic
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$26.58–$37.53/ hour
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - Dermatology Clinic
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$26.58–$37.53/ hour
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN - Cancer Clinic
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
$26.58–$37.53/ hour
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Named employers near Plymouth, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring licensed practical nurses near Plymouth
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Health Services | 15 | $32.05 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $33.79 |
| AccentCare | 2 | $35.09 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $32.26 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Plymouth, MN
The metro median is 2% above the Minnesota statewide median of $29.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 6,400 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 3.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.27 | $52,560 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.35 | $58,970 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.96 | $62,310 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $31.73 | $66,000 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.04 | $74,960 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Plymouth ranks
- 132nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 297th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 4 Minnesota 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 Plymouth
- Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.96 median hour buys what $28.58 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Plymouth paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,079
- Per year: $53,928
- Per month: $4,494
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Plymouth
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $148 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,680 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,840 |
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. 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area
CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, 9 of the 14 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Minneapolis Va Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ridgeview Medical Center Waconia, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Allina United Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 Hennepin County
HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Hennepin County (5 population-group, 11 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka, MN | 6 mi | $29.96/hr | 52,651 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 6 mi | $29.96/hr | 72,739 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Minnesota · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Minnesota
Minnesota is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Minnesota board for a license by endorsement before working here.
Minnesota 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 Plymouth, MN?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $29.96 per hour, about $62,310 a year. The middle half earn between $28.35 and $31.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Plymouth a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 297th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 132nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Plymouth?
We list 20 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Plymouth.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Plymouth as a licensed practical nurse?
Minnesota is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Minnesota board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Plymouth in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Hennepin 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 Plymouth?
The federal per diem benchmark in Plymouth is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportPlymouth, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Avera HealthGranite Falls, MN · 7 postings$38.00/ hr$22–$52
- AccentCareChisago City, MN · 5 postings$33.89/ hr$30–$39
- Veterans Health AdministrationMinneapolis, MN · 5 postings$33.79/ hr$25–$42
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 20 postings$32.05/ hr$23–$43
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$25Median$30.87High$38
78 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Minnesota, 61 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 78 LPN / LVN roles
- Licensed Practical Nurse-Primary Care Integrated Clinical CommunityPermanent$51k–$85k/ year
- RN or LPN Long Term Care - 12 Hours shifts - DaysPermanent$25.22–$37.83/ hour
+ 76 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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