Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $61,310 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.48
10th percentile $48,920
90th percentile $70,650
Employed locally 600
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,920
    25th
    $55,120
    50th (median)
    $61,310
    75th
    $63,910
    90th
    $70,650

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 102% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 2% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,870
    Anchorage, AK $78,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,420
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $74,500
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,420

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,420
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,340
    Physicians, All Other $313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480
    Pharmacists $135,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Hickory, NC is $29.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Hickory, NC is 1.7% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $48,920 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,120.