Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,050 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.79
10th percentile $44,520
90th percentile $80,600
Employed locally 260
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,520
    25th
    $53,200
    50th (median)
    $64,050
    75th
    $72,980
    90th
    $80,600

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,560
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,910
    Physical Therapists $102,220
    Pharmacists $141,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $30.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.86 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 2.7% above 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $44,520 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,200.