Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,760 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.73
10th percentile $47,600
90th percentile $67,080
Employed locally 1,130
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,600
    25th
    $51,210
    50th (median)
    $59,760
    75th
    $61,630
    90th
    $67,080

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,710
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,750
    Pharmacists $132,510
    Paramedics $47,170
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Eastern North Carolina is $28.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.12 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Eastern North Carolina is 4.1% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $47,600 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,210.