PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Rehabilitation
LifePoint Health · Lynchburg, VA
$24.00–$35.66/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Lynchburg, VA
The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Lynchburg area is $28.06 per hour ($58,360 a year), with the typical range running from $23.39 to $30.53. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Lynchburg. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lynchburg.
- $28.06median pay per hour, Lynchburg
- $23–$31typical range per hour
- 560licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Lynchburg
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
LPN II (LGH D35 Diabetic Renal, FT, 7p-7a)
Centra Health · Lynchburg, VA
$24.59–$38.13/ hour
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
LPN II (LGH D27 Med Surg, FT, 7p-7a)
Centra Health · Lynchburg, VA
$24.59–$38.13/ hour
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
LPN II (LGH B41 Oncology, FT, 7p-7a)
Centra Health · Lynchburg, VA
$24.59–$38.13/ hour
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys · Lynchburg, VA
$25.50–$31.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
LPN II-Lynchburg Home Health-FT/Days
Centra Health · Lynchburg, VA
$24.59–$38.13/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Centra Health | 4 | $31.36 |
| LifePoint Health | 1 | $29.83 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $28.50 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Lynchburg, VA
The metro median is 6% below the Virginia statewide median of $29.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 560 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Lynchburg metro area, 5.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.39).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.07 | $45,910 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.39 | $48,650 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.06 | $58,360 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.53 | $63,500 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.90 | $72,590 | 16% above U.S. median |
How Lynchburg ranks
- 262nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 157th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 8 Virginia 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 Lynchburg
- Overall prices in Lynchburg run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $28.06 median hour buys what $31.40 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Lynchburg paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,010
- Per year: $50,508
- Per month: $4,209
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lynchburg metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lynchburg
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $114 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,274 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,562 |
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 Lynchburg
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital Lynchburg, VA | 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 Lynchburg city
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Lynchburg city (1 population-group, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | 43 mi | $29.57/hr | 97,912 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 74 mi | $28.20/hr | 51,164 |
| Burlington, NC | 93 mi | $32.48/hr | 61,365 |
| Richmond, VA | 95 mi | $30.09/hr | 233,655 |
| Greensboro, NC | 97 mi | $29.91/hr | 307,381 |
| Durham, NC | 100 mi | $30.27/hr | 301,870 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Virginia · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
Virginia 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 Virginia license by endorsement.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Lynchburg
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Lynchburg, VA?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Lynchburg metro area have a median pay of $28.06 per hour, about $58,360 a year. The middle half earn between $23.39 and $30.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lynchburg a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Lynchburg ranks 157th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 262nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Lynchburg?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in Lynchburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lynchburg.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Lynchburg as a licensed practical nurse?
Virginia 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 Virginia license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Lynchburg in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Lynchburg city. 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 Lynchburg?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lynchburg is $114 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,274 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 Lynchburg?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportLynchburg, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Centra HealthLynchburg, VA · 5 postings$31.36/ hr$25–$38
- Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA · 31 postings$35.80/ hr$26–$44
- Mary Washington HealthcareMWHC Corporate, VA · 6 postings$35.31/ hr$25–$41
- Riverside Health SystemPatriots Colony, VA · 16 postings$34.30/ hr$24–$40
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$30.75High$40
114 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Virginia, 103 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 114 LPN / LVN roles
- Home Health LPNPermanent$30.00–$35.00/ hour
- LPN II-Bedford PACE Home Health-PRN (Mon/Wed 8a-4:30p)Per diem$24.59–$38.13/ hour
+ 112 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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