Salary Report for Guam LPNs

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Guam is 110.
  • LPNs in Guam earn an average of $38,570 per year or $18.54 per hour.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Guam is less than 1%.
  • Guam will need 110 new LPNs by 2030 or 10 new nurses per year.

Guam Rankings

  • Guam ranks #53 in the U.S. for LPNs salary and #not found when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Guam ranks #53 in the U.S. for the total number of LPNs employed.
  • Guam ranks #54 in U.S. for the number of new LPNs needed by 2030.
  • Guam ranks #27 in U.S. for the percentage of new LPNs needed by 2030.

Compare Guam to U.S.

Guam LPNs earn an average of $38,570 which is 25% less than the national average salary of $51,850.

TypeGuamU.S.% Difference
Average Hourly Wage$18.54$24.93-25.63%
Average Annual Salary$38,570$51,850-25.61%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Guam, 50% of LPNs earn between $36,710 and $37,950 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $46,870, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $29,510, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year11Under $29,510
15%2 – 4 years16$29,510 – $36,710
25%5 – 9 years28$36,710 – $37,670
25%10 – 14 years28$37,670 – $37,950
15%15 – 20 years16$37,670 – $46,870
10%20+ years11Above $46,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($27,830).

TitleAnnual Salary
LPNs$38,570
Nursing Assistants$27,830
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Guam the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (670), Nursing Assistants (230) and LPNs (110).

The three professions in Guam needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are LPNs (10%), Registered Nurses (4.7%) and Nursing Assistants (0%).

Title20202030ChangeYearly Openings
Registered Nurses6406704.7%40
Nursing Assistants2302300%30
LPNs10011010%10
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Salary FAQ for Guam LPNs

Guam LPNs earn between $29,510 and $46,870 a year depending on their level of education, experience and skill.

There are currently 110 LPNs employed in Guam which is about 0% of the U.S. total.

LPNs are the highest paid nurses in Guam with an average annual wage of $38,570.

An entry level nurse makes as much as $29,510 a year in Guam

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Guam earn 0 per year, while the average across the United States earns $51,850.

By 2030, Guam will need 110 LPNs. A total of 10 LPNs will need to enter into the Guam work forces each year.

Official Data Sources for LPNs: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data