How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Wisconsin?
$63,760a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Wisconsin. That is $30.65 an hour or $5,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.65
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,820Median: $63,760Highest 10%: $78,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,820 | $24.91 | |
| 25th | $59,620 | $28.66 | |
| Median | $63,760 | $30.65 | |
| 75th | $75,010 | $36.06 | |
| 90th | $78,490 | $37.74 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Madison, WI | $64,550 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 23. Virginia | $64,920 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $63,940 |
| 25. Idaho | $63,800 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $63,760 |
| 27. Minnesota | $63,750 |
| 28. Wyoming | $63,460 |
| 29. North Carolina | $63,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $30.65 ($63,760 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $63,760 against $64,400 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Wisconsin ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $65,660 a year.
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.