Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $56,350 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.09
10th percentile $48,630
90th percentile $63,870
Employed locally 320
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,630
    25th
    $49,890
    50th (median)
    $56,350
    75th
    $59,440
    90th
    $63,870

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,270
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,820
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,760
    Psychiatric Technicians $37,930
    Physical Therapists $106,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Northeast Minnesota is $27.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Northeast Minnesota is 9.6% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $48,630 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,890.