Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,550 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.56
10th percentile $50,450
90th percentile $76,940
Employed locally 480
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,450
    25th
    $60,530
    50th (median)
    $63,550
    75th
    $70,190
    90th
    $76,940

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,160
    Dental Hygienists $84,900
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,610
    Nurse Practitioners $128,070
    Psychiatric Technicians $50,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Northwest Illinois is $30.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Northwest Illinois is 1.9% above 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $50,450 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,530.