Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,080 -10% vs national
Median hourly $26.96
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $64,980
Employed locally 2,150
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $49,360
    50th (median)
    $56,080
    75th
    $60,130
    90th
    $64,980

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$75,300
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,980
    Emergency Medical Technicians$33,710
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,700
    Pharmacists$132,730
    Physicians, All Other$337,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Kansas is $26.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Kansas is 10% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,360.