Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Wages
SOC 29-2060 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses is $59,730 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $45,670 and the 90th percentile is $77,870, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
630,250
P10
$45,670
P25
$50,640
Median
$59,730
P75
$67,140
P90
$77,870
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,730 | $60,790 | $45,670 | $77,870 | 630,250 | — |
| 2022 | $54,620 | $55,860 | $40,490 | $72,650 | 632,020 | -8.56% |
| 2021 | $48,070 | $51,850 | $37,150 | $63,790 | 641,240 | -11.99% |
| 2020 | $48,820 | $50,090 | $35,570 | $65,520 | 676,440 | +1.56% |