Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,710 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.23
10th percentile $47,990
90th percentile $68,610
Employed locally 1,030
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,990
    25th
    $52,140
    50th (median)
    $58,710
    75th
    $62,340
    90th
    $68,610

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$85,930
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,710
    Pharmacists$135,200
    Emergency Medical Technicians$42,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$77,530
    Nurse Practitioners$130,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Capital/Northern New York is $28.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.44 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Capital/Northern New York is 5.8% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $47,990 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,140.