Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,730 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.24
10th percentile $50,070
90th percentile $71,600
Employed locally 580
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,070
    25th
    $52,160
    50th (median)
    $58,730
    75th
    $62,490
    90th
    $71,600

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,110
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,100
    Dental Hygienists$80,520
    Emergency Medical Technicians$43,190
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,930
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$74,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Northeastern Wisconsin is $28.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 5.8% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $50,070 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,160.