Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Nursing Professionals • Healthcare & Medical Careers

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.

Typical Salary (Median)
$62,340
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$64,150
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
632,430
Education Required
Postsecondary certificate
BLS Code: 292061

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (2024)

10th Percentile
$47,960
25th Percentile
$55,220
75th Percentile
$73,160
90th Percentile
$80,510

Top Industries

Industries with the most Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
632,430
$64,150 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
558,170
$64,450 avg
3
Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance
543,940
$63,640 avg
4
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
235,290
$66,660 avg
5
Ambulatory Health Care Services
195,600
$62,410 avg

Work Environment

Hospital Nursing home Clinic

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses professionals work in healthcare & medical careers, specifically in nursing professionals. This role typically requires postsecondary certificate and offers a median salary of $62,340.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 632,430 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

LPN LVN practical nurse vocational nurse

Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.