Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,140 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.47
10th percentile $45,480
90th percentile $62,100
Employed locally 970
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,480
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $57,140
    75th
    $59,180
    90th
    $62,100

    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 Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians $30,080
    Pharmacists $127,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,040
    Speech-Language Pathologists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Central Kentucky is $27.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Central Kentucky is 8.3% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $45,480 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.