Median annual earnings of licensed practical nurses were $36,550 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $31,080 and $43,640. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $26,380, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $50,480. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of licensed practical nurses in May 2006 were:
| Employment services | $42,110 |
| Nursing care facilities | 38,320 |
| Home health care services | 37,880 |
| General medical and surgical hospitals | 35,000 |
| Offices of physicians | 32,710 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition
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