Pennsylvania LPN Salary
However, demand for LPNs is greatest in rural areas. Below are listed the largest cities in Pennsylvania. Next to them is the average annual salary for jobs currently available on indeed.com.
National – $44,000
Pennsylvania – $41,000
Philadelphia – $40,000
Pittsburgh – $37,
Allentown – $37,000
Erie – $36,000
Reading – $37,000
Scranton – $28,000
Lancaster – $36,000
Harrisburg – $36,000
Altoona – $34,000
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Organizations and Associations for Pennsylvania Nurses
There are no state organizations specific to Pennsylvania LPNs. However, the following national organizations will be able to assistant LPNs as they consider the career, research education options, and pursue their LPN license. In addition, organizations such as The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses have state chapters; there just is not one in Pennsylvania at this time.
- National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service
1940 Duke St.
Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-933-1003
Fax: 703-940-4089
Email: napnes@napnes.org
Website: www.napnes.org
- American Nurses Association
8515 Georgia Ave.
Suite 400
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 800-274-4ANA
Website: www.nursingworld.org
- National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses
605 Poole Dr.
Garner, NC 27529
Phone: 919-779-0046
Fax: 919-779-5642
Email: cbarbour@mgmt4u.com
Website: www.nflpn.org
- National Student Nurses Association
45 Main Street, Suite 606
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Telephone: 718-210-0705
Fax: 718-797-1186
Web site: www.nsna.org
Email: nsna@nsna.org