Profession

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.

Available countries

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United States

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2023
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median59,730 USD
Average60,790 USD
Middle 50%50,640 USD - 67,140 USD
Decile range45,670 USD - 77,870 USD
Bottom decile45,670 USD
Top decile77,870 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2023
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median48,330 USD
Average48,320 USD
Middle 50%40,600 USD - 56,150 USD
Decile range33,710 USD - 61,530 USD
Bottom decile33,710 USD
Top decile61,530 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2023
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median75,610 USD
Average74,260 USD
Middle 50%65,700 USD - 80,010 USD
Decile range57,740 USD - 93,540 USD
Bottom decile57,740 USD
Top decile93,540 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2023
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median65,500 USD
Average66,720 USD
Middle 50%60,310 USD - 74,570 USD
Decile range54,060 USD - 77,190 USD
Bottom decile54,060 USD
Top decile77,190 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2023
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median48,790 USD
Average49,360 USD
Middle 50%44,570 USD - 55,540 USD
Decile range38,100 USD - 60,390 USD
Bottom decile38,100 USD
Top decile60,390 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median75,610 USD
Average76,580 USD
Middle 50%65,140 USD - 82,150 USD
Decile range61,500 USD - 96,790 USD
Bottom decile61,500 USD
Top decile96,790 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2023
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median64,720 USD
Average64,710 USD
Middle 50%58,760 USD - 72,380 USD
Decile range50,680 USD - 77,240 USD
Bottom decile50,680 USD
Top decile77,240 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2023
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median65,670 USD
Average68,150 USD
Middle 50%63,140 USD - 72,230 USD
Decile range57,230 USD - 78,930 USD
Bottom decile57,230 USD
Top decile78,930 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2023
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median63,190 USD
Average63,490 USD
Middle 50%59,280 USD - 67,820 USD
Decile range53,080 USD - 72,460 USD
Bottom decile53,080 USD
Top decile72,460 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses