Occupation Salary Profile

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

SOC Code: 29-2061

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 (BLS)
$59,610
▲ +7.79% Nominal +4.39% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$59,880
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
38,520
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $43,020
25th Percentile $49,750
National Median (50th Percentile) $59,610
75th Percentile $66,470
90th Percentile $78,620
P10: $43,020 P50 (Median): $59,610 P90: $78,620