Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,720 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.64
10th percentile $55,550
90th percentile $77,360
Employed locally 160
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,550
    25th
    $60,150
    50th (median)
    $63,720
    75th
    $69,040
    90th
    $77,360

    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 Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $122,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,740
    Physicians, All Other $161,010
    Psychiatric Technicians $51,760
    Pharmacists $137,100
    Physical Therapists $103,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Hawaii / Kauai is $30.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.89 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Hawaii / Kauai is 2.2% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $55,550 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,150.