How much does an Entry Level LPN make in Baton Rouge, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Level LPN in Baton Rouge, LA is $62,529. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,329 to $68,722, with most professionals earning between $50,683 and $74,359.

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Entry Level LPN Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $50,683 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $56,329 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $62,529 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $68,722 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Entry Level LPN Salary $74,359 Baton Rouge,LA April 01, 2025
25% $56,329 10% $50,683 90% $74,359 75% $68,722 $62,529 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Entry Level LPN ?

A licensed practical nurse (LPN), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians. In Canada, LPNs/RPNs work autonomously similar to the Registered Nurse in providing care and are responsible for their individual actions and practice. In California and Texas, such a nurse is referred to as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Another title provided is "registered practical nurse" (RPNs) in the Canadian province of Ontario. A person can generally become an...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Entry Level LPN in Baton Rouge, LA. The base salary for Entry Level LPN ranges from $56,329 to $68,722 with the average base salary of $62,529. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,329 to $68,722 with the average total cash compensation of $62,529.

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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana    Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Loui....More

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