How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $30.96 an hour or $5,367 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.96
- Average (mean)
- $67,050
- Jobs
- 648,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,740 | $23.91 | |
| 25th | $59,000 | $28.37 | |
| Median | $64,400 | $30.96 | |
| 75th | $76,030 | $36.55 | |
| 90th | $83,440 | $40.12 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $83,150 |
| Alaska | $80,800 |
| Oregon | $80,470 |
| Massachusetts | $80,220 |
| Rhode Island | $80,090 |
| California | $79,750 |
| New Hampshire | $77,110 |
| Arizona | $77,070 |
| Nevada | $76,160 |
| District of Columbia | $75,740 |
| New Jersey | $75,160 |
| Illinois | $75,000 |
| Maryland | $74,660 |
| Colorado | $73,880 |
| Connecticut | $73,690 |
| Maine | $73,200 |
| Hawaii | $71,140 |
| Vermont | $69,930 |
| Delaware | $68,710 |
| New York | $67,180 |
| Indiana | $65,720 |
| Michigan | $65,460 |
| Virginia | $64,920 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,940 |
| Idaho | $63,800 |
| Wisconsin | $63,760 |
| Minnesota | $63,750 |
| Wyoming | $63,460 |
| North Carolina | $63,270 |
| Utah | $63,230 |
| Nebraska | $62,660 |
| Iowa | $62,630 |
| North Dakota | $62,300 |
| Texas | $62,240 |
| Montana | $62,210 |
| Georgia | $62,030 |
| Ohio | $61,950 |
| South Carolina | $61,820 |
| Florida | $61,770 |
| Kansas | $61,760 |
| Missouri | $61,530 |
| Kentucky | $60,460 |
| New Mexico | $59,330 |
| Tennessee | $58,870 |
| Oklahoma | $58,320 |
| Louisiana | $57,470 |
| Alabama | $57,030 |
| Arkansas | $56,620 |
| West Virginia | $55,360 |
| South Dakota | $52,750 |
| Mississippi | $50,220 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $95,320 |
| San Francisco, CA | $94,310 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $92,580 |
| Seattle, WA | $85,690 |
| Vallejo, CA | $85,430 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $83,940 |
| Napa, CA | $83,690 |
| Portland, OR | $83,510 |
| Bend, OR | $83,260 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $82,410 |
| Anchorage, AK | $82,330 |
| Boston, MA | $82,190 |
| Bremerton, WA | $81,580 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,570 |
| Olympia, WA | $81,350 |
In other countries
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse belongs to the international group "Nursing associate professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$62,930
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$74,310
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$96,590
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist$101,400
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$80,110
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$95,480
- Medical Dosimetrist$147,500
- Emergency Medical Technician$44,470
- Paramedic$60,600
- Dietetic Technician$37,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $30.96 ($64,400 a year).
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make a month?
About $5,367 a month before tax, based on a median of $64,400 a year.
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,740 or less a year ($23.91 an hour); the top 10% make $83,440 or more.
Which state pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Washington, with a median of $83,150 a year, followed by Alaska ($80,800) and Oregon ($80,470).
Which city pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $95,320 a year.
How many licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are there in the United States?
About 648,410 people work as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.