Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $57,830 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.80
10th percentile $44,450
90th percentile $62,460
Employed locally 890
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,450
    25th
    $49,350
    50th (median)
    $57,830
    75th
    $60,810
    90th
    $62,460

    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 North Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,360
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,480
    Pharmacists$127,850
    Emergency Medical Technicians$36,510
    Paramedics$45,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in North Georgia is $27.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in North Georgia is 7.2% 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 North Georgia?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $44,450 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,350.