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Licensed Practical Nurse-Primary Care Integrated Clinical Community
Veterans Health Administration · Saint Cloud, MN
$51k–$85k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in St. Cloud, MN
Licensed Practical Nurses in the St. Cloud area earn a median of $27.98 per hour, about $58,200 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $23.45 and $30.17. That ranks 265th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 127th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for St. Cloud. The free report below lists employers near St. Cloud and what they pay.
- $27.98median pay per hour, St. Cloud
- $23–$30typical range per hour
- 960licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in St. Cloud
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse | Neuroscience
CentraCare · Saint Cloud, MN
$25.70–$38.57/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $32.68 |
| CentraCare | 1 | $32.13 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in St. Cloud, MN
The metro median is 4% below the Minnesota statewide median of $29.26 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 960 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the St. Cloud metro area, 9.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.25).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.27 | $44,240 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.45 | $48,780 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.98 | $58,200 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.17 | $62,750 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.64 | $78,290 | 26% above U.S. median |
How St. Cloud ranks
- 265th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 127th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 St. Cloud
- Overall prices in St. Cloud run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.98 median hour buys what $31.93 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 St. Cloud paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,007
- Per year: $50,364
- Per month: $4,197
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Cloud metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Cloud
| 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 St. Cloud
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Cloud Va Medical Center St. Cloud, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Benton County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove, MN | 45 mi | $29.96/hr | 72,739 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 48 mi | $29.96/hr | 63,807 |
| Plymouth, MN | 49 mi | $29.96/hr | 78,551 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 49 mi | $29.96/hr | 82,893 |
| Blaine, MN | 53 mi | $29.96/hr | 75,172 |
| Minnetonka, MN | 54 mi | $29.96/hr | 52,651 |
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 St. Cloud, MN?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the St. Cloud metro area have a median pay of $27.98 per hour, about $58,200 a year. The middle half earn between $23.45 and $30.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Cloud a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
St. Cloud ranks 127th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 265th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in St. Cloud?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in St. Cloud. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Cloud.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton 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 St. Cloud?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportSt. Cloud, 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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