Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Decatur is 210.
  • LPNs in Decatur earn an average of $49,790 per year or $23.94 per hour.
  • The percentage of Illinois LPNs who work in Decatur is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Decatur is less than 1%.

Rankings for Decatur

  • Ranks #8 in Illinois for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in Illinois for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #205 in the nation for salary and #420 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #434 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Illinois

Decatur LPNs earn an average of $49,790 or $23.94 per hour which is 7% less than the Illinois average salary of $54,080.

AverageDecaturIllinois% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.94$26-7.92%
Annual Salary$49,790$54,080-7.93%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Decatur LPNs earn an average of $49,790 or $23.94 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageDecaturU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.94$24.93-3.97%
Annual Salary$49,790$51,850-3.97%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Decatur earns an average annual salary of $56,631 which compares to the Illinois average annual salary of $54,080. per year.

Cost-of-living in Decatur is 12% less than the Illinois average, which means Decatur residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Illinois average.

  • Illinois average salary is $54,080.
  • Illinois cost-of-living adjusted salary is $53,822.
  • Decatur average salary is $49,790.
  • Decatur cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,631.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Decatur$49,79087.92%$56,631
Illinois$54,080100.48%$53,822
U.S.$51,850$51,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Decatur, 50% of LPNs earn between $46,410 and $55,990 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $59,280, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $38,720, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year21Under $38,720
15%2 – 4 years32$38,720 – $46,410
25%5 – 9 years52$46,410 – $47,010
25%10 – 14 years52$47,010 – $55,990
15%15 – 20 years32$47,010 – $59,280
10%20+ years21Above $59,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $49,790, Decatur LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($119,540), and Registered Nurses ($72,030).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($30,600).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$119,540
Registered Nurses$72,030
LPNs$49,790
Nursing Assistants$30,600
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Decatur LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Decatur is 210.

LPNs earn an average of $49,790 per year or $23.94 per hour in Decatur.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Decatur LPNs earn an average of $56,631 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Decatur are Nurse Practitioners($119,540), Registered Nurses($72,030), LPNs($49,790).


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