Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,470 -11% vs national
Median hourly $26.67
10th percentile $47,150
90th percentile $72,390
Employed locally 490
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,150
    25th
    $49,760
    50th (median)
    $55,470
    75th
    $61,010
    90th
    $72,390

    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 Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,720
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,370
    Medical Records Specialists $46,600
    Nurse Practitioners $129,200
    Pharmacists $133,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Northeast Iowa is $26.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Northeast Iowa is 11% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $47,150 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,760.