Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Illinois

LPNs provide basic nursing care under RN/physician supervision — taking vitals, administering meds, dressing wounds. One of the fastest paths into full-time healthcare with a real clinical role.

$54,073 IL Median Salary
5% Growth Rate
12–18 months Training

💰 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Illinois

Estimated salary range for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s in Illinois, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$41,000
Median
$54,073
Experienced
$67,000

🎓 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Licensing in Illinois

Credential required: LPN/LVN License (NCLEX-PN)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Illinois state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Programs in Illinois

Community College
⭐ 92

City Colleges of Chicago

📍 Chicago, IL

Seven-college system serving Chicago with over 80,000 students. 16 career clusters. Kennedy-King, Olive-Harvey, Wilbur W...

Nursing (RN)LPNCNADental HygieneRadiologic Technology
Community College
⭐ 92

College of DuPage

📍 Glen Ellyn, IL

Largest single-campus community college in Illinois. 250+ career and technical degrees and certificates. 79 career pathw...

Nursing (RN)LPNCNADental HygieneRadiologic Technology
Community College
⭐ 91

Triton College

📍 River Grove, IL

Serving western Chicago suburbs. Exceptional healthcare programs with ACEN-accredited nursing. HVAC stackable certificat...

Nursing (RN)LPNCNARadiologic TechnologySurgical Tech

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