Minnesota / Veterans Affairs Department / Licensed Practical Nurse

Job-title file

Licensed Practical Nurse

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

144 employees hold this title in Veterans Affairs Department. Median total compensation for the role is $57,444, above the department median of $55,734.

Employees: 144
Total payroll: $7.5M
Role median: $57,444
Agency median: $55,734
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,162$118,757+

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

How total compensation varies among the 144 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. Veterans Affairs Department pays a median base salary of $58,008 for this role, 9% below that figure — about the 21st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Veterans Affairs Department sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$51,700

$59,960

$63,750

$71,270

$77,380

Veterans Affairs Department median · $58,008

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 Veterans Affairs 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. Veterans Affairs Department’s median base salary is 10% below that national figure, about the 23rd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$49,740

$59,000

$64,400

$76,030

$83,440

Veterans Affairs Department median · $58,008

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 97 of 144 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 Veterans Affairs Department is $57,444, 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 Veterans Affairs Department, the median of $57,444 ranks #4 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$72,040 · 190

Human Services Department

$67,019 · 217

Corrections Department

$66,503 · 66

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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Emmaly Krueger

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$18,517

Sub-department: MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay: $14,987
Overtime: $3,134
Other pay: $396
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,517
Hire date: 2018-11-28
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: Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emmaly Krueger works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. Emmaly earned $18,517 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Destiny Morris

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$18,350

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $16,478
Overtime: $815
Other pay: $1,058
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,350
Hire date: 2023-03-15
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: Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Destiny Morris serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,350. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

K'Lee Kroyer

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$18,071

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $18,027
Overtime: $33
Other pay: $10
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,071
Hire date: 2025-03-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

K'Lee Kroyer is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff B. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $18,071. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Debra Jorgenson

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$17,551

Sub-department: MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay: $15,361
Overtime: $1,470
Other pay: $719
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,551
Hire date: 2024-05-15
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Debra Jorgenson is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $17,551. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Erin Shypulski

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$16,842

Sub-department: MVH-Hastings Health Svcs Admin
Base pay: $15,338
Overtime: $1,275
Other pay: $228
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,842
Hire date: 2003-08-27
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Erin Shypulski serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mvh-Hastings Health Services Administrative. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,842. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Trina Hunter

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$15,598

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $13,444
Overtime: $1,632
Other pay: $522
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,598
Hire date: 2019-08-07
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.4
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Trina Hunter serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working part-time, 0.4 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,598. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Renee Meyer

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$15,408

Sub-department: MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay: $10,741
Overtime: $4,307
Other pay: $360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,408
Hire date: 2023-06-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
Work county: Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Renee Meyer works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Preston Nursing. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Renee earned $15,408 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Amal Abdiomar I

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$15,377

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $14,898
Overtime: $479
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,377
Hire date: 2016-12-12
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Amal Abdiomar I serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.2 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,377. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Joyce Rendahl

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$15,235

Sub-department: MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay: $14,948
Overtime: $286
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,235
Hire date: 2024-01-03
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: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joyce Rendahl is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $15,235. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Etalem Tadesse

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$14,555

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $14,112
Overtime: $11
Other pay: $432
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,555
Hire date: 2012-08-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Etalem Tadesse works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a part-time, 0.2 FTE employee. Etalem earned $14,555 in 2025. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Winny Lominyo

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$14,098

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $14,002
Overtime: $84
Other pay: $11
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,098
Hire date: 2025-01-22
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: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Winny Lominyo holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,098. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Kaelyn Brunsvold

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$13,749

Sub-department: MVH-Preston Nursing
Base pay: $12,286
Overtime: $1,406
Other pay: $58
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,749
Hire date: 2023-11-13
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Kaelyn Brunsvold serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mvh-Preston Nursing. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,749. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.