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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$30.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,002/year ($4,250/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,700 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,010 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $63,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,002 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $63,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,412 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,840 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$2,016 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,002 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in North Carolina?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in North Carolina is $63,270 per year ($30.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,270 and $69,700.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $63,270, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $51,002 per year ($4,250 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 18,010 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.