Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $57,440 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.62
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $64,770
Employed locally 1,440
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $51,400
    50th (median)
    $57,440
    75th
    $61,230
    90th
    $64,770

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$86,430
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,470
    Emergency Medical Technicians$41,580
    Pharmacists$146,680
    Physical Therapists$99,670
    Dental Hygienists$94,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Northwest Minnesota is $27.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Northwest Minnesota is 7.9% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,400.