Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Charlottesville is 620.
  • LPNs in Charlottesville earn an average of $50,180 per year or $24.13 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia LPNs who work in Charlottesville is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Charlottesville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Charlottesville

  • Ranks #1 in Virginia for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Virginia for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #194 in the nation for salary and #134 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #240 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Virginia

Charlottesville LPNs earn an average of $50,180 or $24.13 per hour which is 3% more than the Virginia average salary of $48,430.

AverageCharlottesvilleVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.13$23.283.65%
Annual Salary$50,180$48,4303.61%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Charlottesville LPNs earn an average of $50,180 or $24.13 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageCharlottesvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.13$24.93-3.21%
Annual Salary$50,180$51,850-3.22%
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 Charlottesville earns an average annual salary of $51,930 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $48,430. per year.

Cost-of-living in Charlottesville is 3% less than the Virginia average, which means Charlottesville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.

  • Virginia average salary is $48,430.
  • Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,960.
  • Charlottesville average salary is $50,180.
  • Charlottesville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,930.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Charlottesville$50,18096.63%$51,930
Virginia$48,430100.98%$47,960
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 Charlottesville, 50% of LPNs earn between $46,920 and $59,770 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $61,250, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $37,670, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year62Under $37,670
15%2 – 4 years93$37,670 – $46,920
25%5 – 9 years155$46,920 – $49,220
25%10 – 14 years155$49,220 – $59,770
15%15 – 20 years93$49,220 – $61,250
10%20+ years62Above $61,250
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 $50,180, Charlottesville LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($200,970), Nurse Practitioners ($111,690), Nursing Instructors ($109,450), and Registered Nurses ($75,950).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($31,300).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$200,970
Nurse Practitioners$111,690
Nursing Instructors $109,450
Registered Nurses$75,950
LPNs$50,180
Nursing Assistants$31,300
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Charlottesville LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Charlottesville is 620.

LPNs earn an average of $50,180 per year or $24.13 per hour in Charlottesville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Charlottesville LPNs earn an average of $51,930 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Charlottesville are Nurse Anesthetists($200,970), Nurse Practitioners($111,690), Nursing Instructors ($109,450).


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