Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Comparison

Chicago, ILvsLos Angeles, CA

Higher Salary

Los Angeles, CA

pays $4,162 more (6.8% higher)

But Chicago, IL has better purchasing power after cost of living!

Chicago, IL

$56,953

/year

Hourly Rate$27.38/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$36,500
Senior Level (90th %)$81,674
Cost of Living Index105.4
COL-Adjusted Salary$54,035
Jobs in Area889
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Los Angeles, CA

$61,115

/year

Hourly Rate$29.38/hr
Entry Level (10th %)$40,263
Senior Level (90th %)$87,733
Cost of Living Index146.3
COL-Adjusted Salary$41,774
Jobs in Area998
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Visual Comparison

Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Median Salary
$56,953
$61,115
Entry Level (10th %)
$36,500
$40,263
Senior Level (90th %)
$81,674
$87,733
COL-Adjusted Salary
$54,035
$41,774