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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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median64,400 USD
Average67,050 USD
Middle 50%59,000 USD - 76,030 USD
Decile range49,740 USD - 83,440 USD
Bottom decile49,740 USD
Top decile83,440 USD
🇺🇸 United States2025
35002018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 3500
GroupWomen
Median56,420 USD
Average56,420 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 California2025
29-2061SOC 2018 29-2061
GroupAll
Median79,750 USD
Average82,340 USD
Middle 50%74,840 USD - 93,720 USD
Decile range64,390 USD - 100,450 USD
Bottom decile64,390 USD
Top decile100,450 USD
Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses