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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Patricia Kallio

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$24,562

Sub-department: MVH-Silver Bay Direct Care
Base pay: $21,343
Overtime: $2,819
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,562
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: Lake

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

Patricia Kallio holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Silver Bay Direct Care. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,562. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Holly Albert

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$24,153

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $21,566
Overtime: $278
Other pay: $2,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,153
Hire date: 2019-09-18
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

Holly Albert is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $24,153. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Alyson Jacobson

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$23,373

Sub-department: MVH-Bemidji Nursing
Base pay: $17,943
Overtime: $5,205
Other pay: $224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,373
Hire date: 2025-01-15
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: Beltrami

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

Alyson Jacobson is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Bemidji Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $23,373. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Elijah Storch

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$22,425

Sub-department: MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay: $18,950
Overtime: $2,387
Other pay: $1,088
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,425
Hire date: 2024-12-11
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elijah Storch is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $22,425. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Joyce Quarshie

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$21,852

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B
Base pay: $19,548
Overtime: $1,456
Other pay: $848
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,852
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: Yes
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, Joyce Quarshie serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff B. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,852. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Mary Moore

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$21,789

Sub-department: Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $21,097
Overtime: $593
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,789
Hire date: 2019-10-23
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: Hennepin

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

Mary Moore works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 19 Nurse Staff E. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Mary earned $21,789 in 2024. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Yodit Tefera

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$21,344

Sub-department: Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C
Base pay: $18,959
Overtime: $1,608
Other pay: $778
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,344
Hire date: 2024-12-11
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: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Yodit Tefera holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 22 Nurse Staff C. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,344. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jamal Adam

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$20,552

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $17,790
Overtime: $1,754
Other pay: $1,008
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,552
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

Jamal Adam is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $20,552. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Tiffany Stober-Maistrovich

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$20,185

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A
Base pay: $19,040
Overtime: $1,135
Other pay: $10
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,185
Hire date: 2025-02-19
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

Tiffany Stober-Maistrovich is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Veterans Affairs Department within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff A. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $20,185. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Tammy Anderson

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$19,611

Sub-department: MVH Fergus Falls Direct Care
Base pay: $18,655
Overtime: $504
Other pay: $452
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,611
Hire date: 2000-06-20
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

Tammy Anderson works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Veterans Affairs Department within Mvh Fergus Falls Direct Care. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Tammy earned $19,611 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Miranda Rigge

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$19,593

Sub-department: MVH-Montevideo Nursing
Base pay: $17,485
Overtime: $1,480
Other pay: $628
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,593
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: Chippewa

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

At Veterans Affairs Department, Miranda Rigge serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mvh-Montevideo Nursing. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,593. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

George Agyemang

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$19,568

Sub-department: Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E
Base pay: $18,720
Overtime: $354
Other pay: $494
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,568
Hire date: 2021-04-21
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

At Veterans Affairs Department, George Agyemang serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mpls 21 Nurse Staff E. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,568. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sarah Peters

Licensed Practical Nurse/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$19,474

Sub-department: MVH-Luverne Direct Care
Base pay: $18,142
Overtime: $717
Other pay: $616
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,474
Hire date: 2012-10-08
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.7
Work county: Rock

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, Sarah Peters serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Mvh-Luverne Direct Care. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years), working part-time, 0.7 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $19,474. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.