Updated healthcare salary dataLIVE134 Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) postings analyzedRefreshed Apr 30, 2026

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Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary:
$33.67/hr

The median Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary is $33.67 per hour, or $70,023 per year, based on 134 job postings across 13 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.

$33.67

Median hourly

$70,023

Annual salary

$29-$39

Pay range

States tracked

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Data from 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30|Source: active healthcare job postings and listed pay ranges

Salary guide

What should a Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) make in 2026?

A typical Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) earns $33.67/hr, with most posted roles landing between $28.67 and $35.50/hr.

Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing stable movement versus the prior period.

Location matters: Ll Still Be Able To Contribute To Our Mission Of Providing High Quality Health Care At A Local Facility. Shawn Bsn, RN is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Atlanta, GEORGIA sits near the lower end.

30-day market pulse

Posted Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay is steady.

Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.

Posted pay

Stable

Current median: —/hr

Prior period: $35.00/hr

Job openings

-100%

— recent postings

Previous period: 1 postings

Daily pay signal

Last 60 observed posting days

$35.00/hr latest

2025-11-01$22.75 low · $52.37 high2026-03-23

Year-over-year

Building

We are collecting enough historical Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.

Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about —/hr.

Pay range

Most Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) roles cluster between $28.67 and $35.50/hr.

The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.

Lower endTypical marketTop end

$28.67$33.67 median$39.02

Entry / low

$28.67

$59,634/yr

Median

$33.67

$70,023/yr

Top earners

$39.02

$81,162/yr

MARKET TRENDS

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay trends over time

Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.

Mar 2026Current

$35.00/hr

1 postings1 companies

Feb 2026

$36.00/hr

1 postings1 companies

Jan 2026

$35.48/hr

36 postings2 companies

Dec 2025

$29.00/hr

7 postings5 companies

Nov 2025

$33.54/hr

89 postings4 companies

Monthly Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary trends showing median hourly pay and job posting volume over time
Month	Median Hourly	Postings	Companies	Cities
Mar 2026Current	$35.00/hr	1	1	—
Feb 2026	$36.00/hr	1	1	—
Jan 2026	$35.48/hr	36	2	—
Dec 2025	$29.00/hr	7	5	—
Nov 2025	$33.54/hr	89	4	—

BY LOCATION

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary by state

See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.

ALAlabamaEst.

~$31.89/hr

AKAlaskaEst.

~$30.93/hr

AZArizonaEst.

~$33.28/hr

ARArkansasEst.

~$37.29/hr

CACalifornia

$36.95/hr

28 postings3 companies

COColorado

$33.54/hr

20 postings3 companies

CTConnecticutEst.

~$37.54/hr

DEDelawareEst.

~$36.36/hr

DCDistrict of ColumbiaEst.

~$29.88/hr

FLFloridaEst.

~$29.66/hr

GAGeorgia

$28.67/hr

39 postings1 companies

HIHawaiiEst.

~$31.25/hr

IDIdahoEst.

~$30.04/hr

ILIllinoisEst.

~$39.21/hr

INIndianaEst.

~$34.02/hr

AlabamaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$31.89

—

AlaskaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$30.93

—

ArizonaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$33.28

—

ArkansasEst.

Estimated from national data

~$37.29

—

California

28 postings · 3 companies

$36.95

$35-$39

Colorado

20 postings · 3 companies

$33.54

$34-$34

ConnecticutEst.

Estimated from national data

~$37.54

—

DelawareEst.

Estimated from national data

~$36.36

—

District of ColumbiaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$29.88

—

FloridaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$29.66

—

Georgia

39 postings · 1 companies

$28.67

$29-$29

HawaiiEst.

Estimated from national data

~$31.25

—

IdahoEst.

Estimated from national data

~$30.04

—

IllinoisEst.

Estimated from national data

~$39.21

—

IndianaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$34.02

—

IowaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$37.88

—

KansasEst.

Estimated from national data

~$33.18

—

KentuckyEst.

Estimated from national data

~$37.47

—

LouisianaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$29.88

—

MaineEst.

Estimated from national data

~$34.46

—

MarylandEst.

Estimated from national data

~$33.46

—

MassachusettsEst.

Estimated from national data

~$34.36

—

MichiganEst.

Estimated from national data

~$30.65

—

MinnesotaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$29.82

—

MississippiEst.

Estimated from national data

~$36.71

—

MissouriEst.

Estimated from national data

~$32.74

—

MontanaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$37.88

—

NebraskaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$31.06

—

NevadaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$37.52

—

New HampshireEst.

Estimated from national data

~$31.16

—

New JerseyEst.

Estimated from national data

~$36.35

—

New MexicoEst.

Estimated from national data

~$30.31

—

New YorkEst.

Estimated from national data

~$34.19

—

North CarolinaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$37.08

—

North DakotaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$30.95

—

OhioEst.

Estimated from national data

~$33.82

—

OklahomaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$31.41

—

Oregon

13 postings · 1 companies

$35.48

$35-$35

PennsylvaniaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$30.26

—

Rhode IslandEst.

Estimated from national data

~$38.60

—

South CarolinaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$38.58

—

South DakotaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$39.10

—

TennesseeEst.

Estimated from national data

~$33.24

—

TexasEst.

Estimated from national data

~$35.35

—

UtahEst.

Estimated from national data

~$34.25

—

VermontEst.

Estimated from national data

~$36.02

—

VirginiaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$33.14

—

Washington

9 postings · 1 companies

$36.50

$35-$38

West VirginiaEst.

Estimated from national data

~$30.13

—

WisconsinEst.

Estimated from national data

~$35.81

—

WyomingEst.

Estimated from national data

~$31.65

—

Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.

BY CITY

Top paying cities for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

See which cities offer the highest and lowest Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salaries.

Top paying cities for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Ll Still Be Able To Contribute To Our Mission Of Providing High Quality Health Care At A Local Facility. Shawn Bsn

Rn · 12 postings

$37.13/hr

$35 - $40/hr

San Diego

California · 13 postings

$36.00/hr

$35 - $37/hr

Denver

Colorado · 10 postings

$33.54/hr

$34 - $34/hr

Atlanta

Georgia · 19 postings

$28.67/hr

$29 - $29/hr

Lower paying cities for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Atlanta

Georgia · 19 postings

$28.67/hr

$29 - $29/hr

Denver

Colorado · 10 postings

$33.54/hr

$34 - $34/hr

San Diego

California · 13 postings

$36.00/hr

$35 - $37/hr

Ll Still Be Able To Contribute To Our Mission Of Providing High Quality Health Care At A Local Facility. Shawn Bsn

Rn · 12 postings

$37.13/hr

$35 - $40/hr

BY EMPLOYER

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary by employer

See which companies pay the most and least for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) positions.

Top paying employers for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Kaiser Permanente

120 postings

$33.79/hr

$28 - $52/hr

Lower paying employers for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Kaiser Permanente

120 postings

$33.79/hr

$28 - $52/hr

RELATED POSITIONS

Similar Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) job titles and pay

Licensed Practical Nurse$28.67/hr

46 postings$59,634/yr

Lpn$28.67/hr

13 postings$59,634/yr

Licensed Practical Nurse - Obgyn$33.54/hr

4 postings$69,763/yr

Licensed Vocational Nurse Ii$39.46/hr

4 postings$82,077/yr

Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospital (meds)$28.35/hr

3 postings$58,968/yr

Licensed Vocational Nurse Iii$39.02/hr

3 postings$81,162/yr

Similar job titles to Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) with salary data and pay ranges
Job Title	Postings	Median	Range	Annual
Licensed Practical Nurse	46	$28.67/hr	$29 - $34	$59,634
Lpn	13	$28.67/hr	$29 - $35	$59,634
Licensed Practical Nurse - Obgyn	4	$33.54/hr	$34 - $34	$69,763
Licensed Vocational Nurse Ii	4	$39.46/hr	$39 - $39	$82,077
Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospital (meds)	3	$28.35/hr	$28 - $29	$58,968
Licensed Vocational Nurse Iii	3	$39.02/hr	$39 - $40	$81,162

PAY FACTORS

What affects Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay

How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salaries.

By Shift Type

am118

$33.79

By Contract Length

By Employment Type

staff position116

$33.54

fulltime11

$30.50

FAQ

Common questions about Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay

What is the average Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary?

The median Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary is $33.67 per hour, or $70,023 annually. Pay ranges from $28.67/hr (10th percentile) to $39.02/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.

Which states pay Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s the most?

Based on 134 job postings, the highest paying states for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s include California, Washington, Oregon. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.

How many Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) jobs are available?

There are currently 134 Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) job postings across 13 states, from 10 different healthcare employers.

What factors affect Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay?

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.

Is Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay going up or down?

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates have remained relatively stable.

What is the highest paying Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) specialty?

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $1.83 to $5.35 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.

Do Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s get paid more in cities or rural areas?

Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Ll Still Be Able To Contribute To Our Mission Of Providing High Quality Health Care At A Local Facility. Shawn Bsn offer $37.13/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $28.67/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.

How much do entry-level Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s make?

Entry-level Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s typically earn around $28.67 to $28.67 per hour ($59,634 to $59,634 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $33.67/hr.

DATA METHOD

How this salary page is calculated

Source

Based on 134 active postings with listed compensation for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn). We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.

Range

Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.

Freshness

Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.

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Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary:
$33.67/hr

What should a Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) make in 2026?

Posted Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay is steady.

Last 60 observed posting days

Most Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) roles cluster between $28.67 and $35.50/hr.

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay trends over time

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary by state

Top paying cities for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Top paying cities for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Lower paying cities for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary by employer

Top paying employers for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Lower paying employers for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Similar Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) job titles and pay

What affects Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay

By Shift Type

By Contract Length

By Employment Type

Common questions about Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay

What is the average Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary?

Which states pay Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s the most?

How many Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) jobs are available?

What factors affect Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay?

Is Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay going up or down?

What is the highest paying Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) specialty?

Do Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s get paid more in cities or rural areas?

How much do entry-level Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s make?

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What should a Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) make in 2026?

Posted Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay is steady.

Last 60 observed posting days

Most Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) roles cluster between $28.67 and $35.50/hr.

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay trends over time

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary by state

Top paying cities for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Top paying cities for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Lower paying cities for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary by employer

Top paying employers for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Lower paying employers for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s

Similar Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) job titles and pay

What affects Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay

By Shift Type

By Contract Length

By Employment Type

Common questions about Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay

What is the average Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) salary?

Which states pay Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s the most?

How many Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) jobs are available?

What factors affect Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay?

Is Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) pay going up or down?

What is the highest paying Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn) specialty?

Do Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s get paid more in cities or rural areas?

How much do entry-level Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (lpn / Lvn)s make?

How this salary page is calculated

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