How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Madison?
$64,550a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $31.03 an hour or $5,379 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.03
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,800Median: $64,550Highest 10%: $79,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,800 | $26.83 | |
| 25th | $60,730 | $29.20 | |
| Median | $64,550 | $31.03 | |
| 75th | $75,260 | $36.18 | |
| 90th | $79,370 | $38.16 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,660 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $65,410 |
| Kenosha, WI | $65,350 |
| Appleton, WI | $65,300 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $65,270 |
| Racine, WI | $64,850 |
| Janesville, WI | $64,000 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,950 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $62,820 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $60,960 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,950 |
| Duluth, MN | $60,930 |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,790 |
| Wausau, WI | $60,360 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $31.03 ($64,550 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $64,550 against $64,400 nationally, 0% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $63,760, so Madison pays 1% more.
Where does Madison rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
140 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,370 or more.
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.