Minnesota / Direct Care and Treatment Department / Licensed Practical Nurse

Job-title file

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

190 employees hold this title in Direct Care and Treatment Department. Median total compensation for the role is $72,040, above the department median of $71,008.

Employees: 190
Total payroll: $12.4M
Role median: $72,040
Agency median: $71,008
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$2,081$104,233+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 190 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Licensed Practical Nurse pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — about 12,840 people — is $63,750. Direct Care and Treatment Department pays a median base salary of $66,510 for this role, 4% above that figure — about the 59th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Direct Care and Treatment Department sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$51,700

$59,960

$63,750

$71,270

$77,380

Direct Care and Treatment Department median · $66,510

The bar is the range of annual wages for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses across every employer in Minnesota, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Direct Care and Treatment Department’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — about 648,410 people — is $64,400. Direct Care and Treatment Department’s median base salary is 3% above that national figure, about the 55th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$49,740

$59,000

$64,400

$76,030

$83,440

Direct Care and Treatment Department median · $66,510

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Minnesota range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 174 of 190 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Direct Care and Treatment Department is $72,040, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Minnesota

Licensed Practical Nurse is held in 6 Minnesota departments. In Direct Care and Treatment Department, the median of $72,040 ranks #1 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Human Services Department

$67,019 · 217

Corrections Department

$66,503 · 66

Veterans Affairs Department

$57,444 · 144

MN St Colleges & Universities

$55,270 · 10

MN State Academies

$16,100 · 6

Median total compensation for the Licensed Practical Nurse role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Licensed Practical Nurse beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 19 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $66,031 ranks #4 of 19. See Licensed Practical Nurse across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$93,235 · 7

$87,998 · 35

$69,250 · 92

$57,009 · 49

$54,225 · 141

$53,558 · 179

New York Public Authorities

$50,162 · 619

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$49,359 · 40

Median total compensation for comparable Licensed Practical Nurseroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Brenda Sonnabend

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,159

Sub-department: Forensics Grove 4 Nursing
Base pay: $52,933
Overtime: $3,961
Other pay: $1,265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,159
Hire date: 2013-12-04
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brenda Sonnabend holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensics Grove 4 Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,159. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Marie Salazar

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,082

Sub-department: CABHS Willmar Dir Care
Base pay: $54,046
Overtime: $1,906
Other pay: $2,129
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,082
Hire date: 2024-07-31
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marie Salazar holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Cabhs Willmar Director Care. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,082. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Kaija Simmons

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$57,778

Sub-department: CBHH Bemidji Nursing
Base pay: $51,750
Overtime: $1,064
Other pay: $4,964
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,778
Hire date: 2015-03-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kaija Simmons holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Cbhh Bemidji Nursing. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,778. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Amanda Aymar

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$57,713

Sub-department: Unit H1
Base pay: $57,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,713
Hire date: 2018-05-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Amanda Aymar serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Unit H1. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,713. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Maureen Davison

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$56,971

Sub-department: Dental Faribault/SC Staff
Base pay: $56,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,971
Hire date: 1984-11-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Maureen Davison works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Dental Faribault/Sc Staff. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Maureen earned $56,971 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Hope Swee

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$56,522

Sub-department: Forensics Grove C Nursing 1
Base pay: $52,096
Overtime: $2,555
Other pay: $1,871
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,522
Hire date: 2024-08-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Hope Swee works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensics Grove C Nursing 1. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Hope earned $56,522 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Melissa Smisek

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$55,727

Sub-department: Forensics Grove 4 Nursing
Base pay: $54,511
Overtime: $834
Other pay: $383
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,727
Hire date: 2006-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melissa Smisek works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensics Grove 4 Nursing. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Melissa earned $55,727 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Daniel Flier

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$55,599

Sub-department: CBHH Baxter Nursing
Base pay: $51,114
Overtime: $922
Other pay: $3,563
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,599
Hire date: 2024-10-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Flier is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Cbhh Baxter Nursing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,599. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Amber Eichten

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$55,555

Sub-department: Forensics Grove C Nursing 2
Base pay: $55,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $482
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,555
Hire date: 2013-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Amber Eichten serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Forensics Grove C Nursing 2. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,555. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Asha Adan

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$55,479

Sub-department: AMRTC G and H POD
Base pay: $48,913
Overtime: $4,379
Other pay: $2,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,479
Hire date: 2021-01-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Asha Adan is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Amrtc G and H Pod. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $55,479. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jolissa Lara

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$55,400

Sub-department: CABHS Willmar Dir Care
Base pay: $54,607
Overtime: $150
Other pay: $644
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,400
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Jolissa Lara serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Cabhs Willmar Director Care. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,400. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Danielle Andrews

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$54,454

Sub-department: Forensic Nursing Home A
Base pay: $52,272
Overtime: $1,751
Other pay: $431
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,454
Hire date: 2022-12-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Danielle Andrews serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Forensic Nursing Home A. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,454. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Robyn O'Neil

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$54,265

Sub-department: Forensics Grove 4 Nursing
Base pay: $47,038
Overtime: $1,866
Other pay: $5,362
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,265
Hire date: 2022-01-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robyn O'Neil holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensics Grove 4 Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,265. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Renee Dickinson

Licensed Practical Nurse/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$54,202

Sub-department: CBHH Rochester Nursing Group 1
Base pay: $51,190
Overtime: $1,318
Other pay: $1,694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,202
Hire date: 2024-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Renee Dickinson is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Cbhh Rochester Nursing Group 1. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,202. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.