Becoming an LPN in Birmingham

Birmingham is the largest city in the state of Alabama. It has a total population of 212,237, and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,128,047. Nineteen hospitals, 37 nursing homes, and more than 50 home health agencies meet the medical needs of Birmingham residents. Among the Birmingham area’s19 hospitals are Children’s Hospital of Alabama at UAB, which is nationally ranked in eight specialties, and University of Alabama Hospital at Birmingham, which is nationally ranked in three specialties. Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation and South Health and Rehabilitation are among the nursing homes operating in the Birmingham area. Among Birmingham’s many home health agencies are Baptist Home Care Services and Holistic Health Care.

Birmingham area healthcare providers and facilities employ 3,300 licensed practical nurses. LPN’s who work in the Birmingham area earn an average hourly wage of $17.22 and an average annual salary of $35,810. Tuscaloosa LPN’s earn less than LPN’s who work in Birmingham. They earn an average hourly wage of $16.15 and an average annual salary of $33,590. LPN’s working in Montgomery have higher average pay rates than Birmingham LPN’s. They earn an average hourly wage of $17.36 and an average annual salary of $36,110.

Birmingham is home to three LPN programs. The Lawson Community College program is the #4 ranked program in the state. The other two programs are located at Herzing University and Fortis Institute.