Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary (2025)
Based on 648,410 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $49,740 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $59,000 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $64,400 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $76,030 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $83,440 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$50K
25th
$59K
Median
$64K
75th
$76K
90th
$83K
Highest Paying States for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $83,900 |
| California | $82,340 |
| Oregon | $81,420 |
| Rhode Island | $80,120 |
| Alaska | $80,000 |
| Massachusetts | $79,270 |
| New Hampshire | $76,570 |
| Arizona | $76,120 |
| New Jersey | $74,600 |
| Nevada | $74,470 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $83,900 per year, while Nevada has an average of $74,470 — a difference of $9,430. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 648,410 workers were employed as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursess in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations. The annual mean wage of $67,050 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 29-2061