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SOC 292061

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

National Median

$62,340

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$62,340

Entry Level (10th pct)

$47,960

Experienced (90th pct)

$80,510

Total Employed

632,430

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience LevelEstimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience$47,960 - $55,220
Mid Career2-8 years experience$55,220 - $73,160
Senior / Expert8+ years experience$73,160 - $80,510

Highest Paying Locations for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

#1

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$92,840

+48.9% vs national

#2

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$90,810

+45.7% vs national

#3

Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

$82,190

+31.8% vs national

#4

Napa, CA

$81,820

+31.2% vs national

#5

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$81,300

+30.4% vs national

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan AreaMedian SalaryEmployed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$92,8402,930
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$90,8108,290
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area$82,19090
Napa, CA$81,820320
Alaska nonmetropolitan area$81,30080
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA$80,880120
Salinas, CA$80,600630
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$80,4803,500
Vallejo, CA$80,380800
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA$80,180820
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area$79,820330
Grants Pass, OR$79,810120
Washington$79,7006,450
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA$79,580350
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$79,580200
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$79,4604,350
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$79,220260
Bend, OR$79,040150
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$78,8702,340
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$78,6709,910
Kennewick-Richland, WA$78,510200
Anchorage, AK$78,060170
Rhode Island$77,9401,080
Alaska$77,670300
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA$77,500430
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$77,2806,640
California$77,17079,610
Barnstable Town, MA$77,030470
Bellingham, WA$76,860150
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA$76,640740
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA$76,6201,160
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area$76,60070
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area$76,570410
Oregon$76,5704,340
Massachusetts$76,56015,210
Flagstaff, AZ$76,56040
Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area$76,450180
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$76,450630
Carson City, NV$76,390100
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$76,29032,320
Salem, OR$76,030680
Yuba City, CA$76,030280
Modesto, CA$75,8001,030
Reno, NV$75,750540
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area$75,560220
Stockton-Lodi, CA$75,5601,390
Hanford-Corcoran, CA$75,560280
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$75,5608,460
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area$75,560440
Boulder, CO$75,420350

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
The national median annual salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses is $62,340, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursess earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursess is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $92,840.
How much can an experienced Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make?
Top-earning Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursess (90th percentile) make $80,510 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.