Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $61,630 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.63
10th percentile $47,040
90th percentile $74,500
Employed locally 100
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,040
    25th
    $57,300
    50th (median)
    $61,630
    75th
    $69,250
    90th
    $74,500

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 70% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Missoula, MT $60,190
    Helena, MT $59,920
    Great Falls, MT $57,720
    Sumter, SC $57,690
    Billings, MT $57,500
    Binghamton, NY $57,360

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,000
    Physical Therapists $96,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,110
    Dental Hygienists $101,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,760
    Pharmacists $151,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Bozeman, MT is $29.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.87 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Bozeman, MT is 1.1% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Bozeman?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $47,040 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,300.