VA · Roanoke · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Roanoke, VA

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Roanoke area earn a median of $29.57 per hour, about $61,510 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $25.01 and $32.65. That ranks 165th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 145th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 19 open roles with published pay are listed for Roanoke. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Roanoke.

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Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Roanoke

PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Care Coordinator-LPN

Sentara Healthcare · Roanoke, VA

$29.60–$43.54/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-105611
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

LPN - Float Pool

Carilion Clinic · Roanoke, VA

$23.97–$35.96/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R148889
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3 more open roles from employers in Roanoke. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 20 days ago

LPN or LVN

Brookdale Senior Living · Roanoke, VA

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  • Full time
  • Req 25030871
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Who is hiring licensed practical nurses near Roanoke

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Carilion Clinic18$29.96
Sentara Healthcare1$36.57

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Roanoke, VA

The metro median is 1% below the Virginia statewide median of $29.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 990 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Roanoke metro area, 6.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.59).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.04$47,92023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$25.01$52,02017% below U.S. median
Median$29.57$61,5101% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$32.65$67,9109% above U.S. median
Top 10%$35.27$73,36018% above U.S. median

How Roanoke ranks

  • 165th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 145th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Roanoke

  • Overall prices in Roanoke run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.57 median hour buys what $31.59 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 Roanoke paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,065
  • Per year: $53,226
  • Per month: $4,436

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

Travel assignment per diem in Roanoke

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$119
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,351
13-week assignment$17,563

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 Roanoke

CMS lists 1 hospital in Roanoke, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carilion Medical Center
Roanoke, VA		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Roanoke city

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Roanoke city (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
Lynchburg, VA43 mi$28.06/hr80,301
Greensboro, NC82 mi$29.91/hr307,381
Winston-Salem, NC83 mi$29.58/hr255,769
Burlington, NC87 mi$32.48/hr61,365
High Point, NC89 mi$29.91/hr118,601
Harrisonburg, VA100 mi$28.20/hr51,164

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.

Virginia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Roanoke

Roanoke city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Roanoke, VA?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Roanoke metro area have a median pay of $29.57 per hour, about $61,510 a year. The middle half earn between $25.01 and $32.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Roanoke ranks 145th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 165th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Roanoke?

We list 19 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Roanoke. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Roanoke.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Roanoke 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 Roanoke in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Roanoke 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 Roanoke?

The federal per diem benchmark in Roanoke is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 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 reportRoanoke, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 19 postings$29.96/ hr$22–$36
  • 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

  1. Home Health LPNPermanent
    $30.00–$35.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Norfolk, VA · posted today
  2. LPN II-Bedford PACE Home Health-PRN (Mon/Wed 8a-4:30p)Per diem
    $24.59–$38.13/ hour
    Centra Health · Bedford, VA · posted today

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