Well thank you that is good to know and definitely more encouraging for sure. On my personal opinion, I believe it's based on experience and how well you interview. I am a medical assistant for over four years and when I started out as a licensed massage therapist I got paid 14.90 hr full time based on my background experience. I reside in Central Florida, so I have faith that my hourly will be decent. Plus I don't plan on staying an LPN all my life. Thanks...