Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $59,220 -5% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $48,410
90th percentile $75,700
Employed locally 660
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,410
    25th
    $51,130
    50th (median)
    $59,220
    75th
    $63,870
    90th
    $75,700

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,840
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,880
    Nurse Practitioners$128,810
    Physical Therapists$98,550
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$64,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Northwest Iowa is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Northwest Iowa is 5% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $48,410 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,130.