Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Reno is 580.
  • LPNs in Reno earn an average of $60,110 per year or $28.90 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nevada LPNs who work in Reno is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Reno is less than 1%.

Rankings for Reno

  • Ranks #3 in Nevada for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Nevada for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #45 in the nation for salary and #97 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #256 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Nevada

Reno LPNs earn an average of $60,110 or $28.90 per hour which is almost same as Nevada average salary of $60,490.

AverageRenoNevada% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.90$29.08-0.62%
Annual Salary$60,110$60,490-0.63%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Reno LPNs earn an average of $60,110 or $28.90 per hour which is 15% more than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageRenoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.90$24.9315.92%
Annual Salary$60,110$51,85015.93%
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 Reno earns an average annual salary of $60,754 which compares to the Nevada average annual salary of $60,490. per year.

Cost-of-living in Reno is 1% less than the Nevada average, which means Reno residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nevada average.

  • Nevada average salary is $60,490.
  • Nevada cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,322.
  • Reno average salary is $60,110.
  • Reno cost-of-living adjusted salary is $60,754.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Reno$60,11098.94%$60,754
Nevada$60,49097.06%$62,322
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 Reno, 50% of LPNs earn between $47,140 and $70,470 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $77,310, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $46,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year58Under $46,850
15%2 – 4 years87$46,850 – $47,140
25%5 – 9 years145$47,140 – $60,080
25%10 – 14 years145$60,080 – $70,470
15%15 – 20 years87$60,080 – $77,310
10%20+ years58Above $77,310
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 $60,110, Reno LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($130,040), Nursing Instructors ($87,510), and Registered Nurses ($84,590).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($34,390).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$130,040
Nursing Instructors $87,510
Registered Nurses$84,590
LPNs$60,110
Nursing Assistants$34,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Reno LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Reno is 580.

LPNs earn an average of $60,110 per year or $28.90 per hour in Reno.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Reno LPNs earn an average of $60,754 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Reno are Nurse Practitioners($130,040), Nursing Instructors ($87,510), Registered Nurses($84,590).


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