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.

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United States

Salary data

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

🇺🇸 United States2021
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median48,070 USD
Average51,850 USD
Middle 50%46,410 USD - 59,770 USD
Decile range37,150 USD - 63,790 USD
Bottom decile37,150 USD
Top decile63,790 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2021
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median40,120 USD
Average41,540 USD
Middle 50%36,770 USD - 47,000 USD
Decile range29,390 USD - 49,540 USD
Bottom decile29,390 USD
Top decile49,540 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2021
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median61,680 USD
Average63,650 USD
Middle 50%58,050 USD - 75,340 USD
Decile range46,520 USD - 77,810 USD
Bottom decile46,520 USD
Top decile77,810 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2021
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median59,490 USD
Average57,800 USD
Middle 50%48,560 USD - 61,750 USD
Decile range46,930 USD - 66,890 USD
Bottom decile46,930 USD
Top decile66,890 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2021
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median45,180 USD
Average43,040 USD
Middle 50%36,970 USD - 47,320 USD
Decile range36,300 USD - 56,110 USD
Bottom decile36,300 USD
Top decile56,110 USD
🇺🇸 California2021
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median61,600 USD
Average65,140 USD
Middle 50%58,340 USD - 75,380 USD
Decile range47,750 USD - 79,380 USD
Bottom decile47,750 USD
Top decile79,380 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2021
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median58,810 USD
Average55,360 USD
Middle 50%47,670 USD - 60,780 USD
Decile range45,820 USD - 63,950 USD
Bottom decile45,820 USD
Top decile63,950 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2021
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median60,120 USD
Average59,440 USD
Middle 50%58,340 USD - 61,390 USD
Decile range47,260 USD - 65,460 USD
Bottom decile47,260 USD
Top decile65,460 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2021
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median55,290 USD
Average53,040 USD
Middle 50%47,030 USD - 59,120 USD
Decile range45,360 USD - 61,830 USD
Bottom decile45,360 USD
Top decile61,830 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - SOC 2018

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