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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Alabama (2026)
$27.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,342/year ($3,779/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $69,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,580 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Alabama (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $57,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,342 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $57,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,664 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,363 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,662 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,342 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,779 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Alabama?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Alabama is $57,030 per year ($27.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,150 and $61,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $57,030, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $45,342 per year ($3,779 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 11,580 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.