Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Apprenticeships in Alabama

Alabama has 13 registered apprenticeship sponsors training licensed practical nurse (lpn)s. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.

Registered sponsors

Union / joint programs

Median licensed practical nurse (lpn) wage

$50,100

Alabama, all experience levels

Job growth 2022–2032

+6.1%

960 openings/yr

Largest Registered Sponsors

Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.

Sponsor	City	Program type
Central Alabama Community College	Alexander City	Multiple Employer
Chattahoochee Valley Community College	Phenix City	Multiple Employer
Coastal Alabama Community College	Fairhope	Multiple Employer
Drake State Community and Technical College	Huntsville	Multiple Employer
Gadsden State Community College	Gadsden	Multiple Employer
Lawson State Community College	Birmingham	Multiple Employer
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College	Andalusia	Multiple Employer
Northwest Shoals Community College	Muscle Shoals	Multiple Employer
Shelton State Community College	Tuscaloosa	Multiple Employer
Southern Union State Community College	Opelika	Multiple Employer

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).

What Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s Earn in Alabama

Wages

Median annual wage: $50,100
Average annual wage: $50,760
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s employed statewide: 10,840

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.

10-year outlook

Projected growth 2022–2032: +6.1%
Average openings per year: 960
Employment: 11,450 → 12,150

Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.

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