The average salary for a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse in the United States is $60,790, but the range typically falls between $50,640 and $67,140. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $29.23, with a range between $24.35 and $32.28.
There are approximately 630,250 people employed as a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse in the United States. With California, Texas, New York employing the highest number of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.The state with the best pay for a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse is Rhode Island, with an average annual salary of $75,470, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $50,090.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $45,670 | $21.96 |
| 25th Percentile | $50,640 | $24.35 |
| Median | $59,730 | $28.72 |
| 75th Percentile | $67,140 | $32.28 |
| 90th Percentile | $77,870 | $37.44 |
The salary of a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are Rhode Island, Washington, Alaska, California, Massachusetts while the worst states are West Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, South Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $33,710 | $48,320 | $61,530 |
| Alaska | $57,740 | $74,260 | $93,540 |
| Arizona | $54,060 | $66,720 | $77,190 |
| Arkansas | $38,100 | $49,360 | $60,390 |
| California | $61,500 | $76,580 | $96,790 |
| Colorado | $50,680 | $64,710 | $77,240 |
| Connecticut | $57,230 | $68,150 | $78,930 |
| Delaware | $53,080 | $63,490 | $72,460 |
| District of Columbia | $55,320 | $68,120 | $81,020 |
| Florida | $45,780 | $57,140 | $68,750 |
| Georgia | $41,350 | $55,090 | $69,220 |
| Hawaii | $51,420 | $62,020 | $74,100 |
| Idaho | $26,580 | $54,600 | $74,210 |
| Illinois | $49,160 | $64,630 | $79,440 |
| Indiana | $48,170 | $59,460 | $72,470 |
| Iowa | $46,440 | $55,870 | $65,390 |
| Kansas | $42,200 | $55,610 | $66,860 |
| Kentucky | $43,710 | $55,100 | $64,790 |
| Louisiana | $39,200 | $51,700 | $61,840 |
| Maine | $51,240 | $71,430 | $124,330 |
| Maryland | $52,110 | $66,460 | $80,150 |
| Massachusetts | $62,230 | $73,400 | $82,850 |
| Michigan | $47,840 | $61,910 | $74,400 |
| Minnesota | $48,820 | $58,870 | $69,090 |
| Mississippi | $37,540 | $49,050 | $60,170 |
| Missouri | $43,990 | $55,220 | $64,410 |
| Montana | $42,640 | $55,450 | $68,460 |
| Nebraska | $43,410 | $56,120 | $65,660 |
| Nevada | $52,490 | $66,580 | $78,770 |
| New Hampshire | $54,350 | $71,770 | $90,260 |
| New Jersey | $57,940 | $66,620 | $76,510 |
| New Mexico | $36,570 | $56,130 | $73,680 |
| New York | $49,250 | $63,020 | $76,890 |
| North Carolina | $47,130 | $57,760 | $70,160 |
| North Dakota | $49,100 | $57,530 | $67,350 |
| Ohio | $46,310 | $57,660 | $70,420 |
| Oklahoma | $39,960 | $51,880 | $61,680 |
| Oregon | $59,210 | $71,180 | $84,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,020 | $58,800 | $72,270 |
| Rhode Island | $61,190 | $75,470 | $102,540 |
| South Carolina | $45,740 | $56,430 | $67,380 |
| South Dakota | $38,660 | $49,580 | $59,010 |
| Tennessee | $37,230 | $50,430 | $62,370 |
| Texas | $45,100 | $56,490 | $70,530 |
| Utah | $40,730 | $57,430 | $74,500 |
| Vermont | $49,210 | $65,170 | $80,130 |
| Virginia | $45,000 | $57,810 | $72,800 |
| Washington | $59,190 | $75,410 | $92,540 |
| West Virginia | $38,320 | $50,090 | $63,240 |
| Wisconsin | $48,520 | $57,190 | $68,910 |
| Wyoming | $48,080 | $58,030 | $71,410 |
Even between cities, the salary of a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $87,180.The city with the lowest average salary for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is Dothan, AL with an average salary of $41,400.
Areas with highest average salaries for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Areas with lowest average salaries for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
The number of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses has decreased by -46,190. On average, the number of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses has been increasing by -1.7% each year. The salary of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses has increased by $10,700. On average, the salary of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses has been increasing by 5.3% each year.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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