Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Northwest Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $60,030 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.86
10th percentile $48,840
90th percentile $70,270
Employed locally 340
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,840
    25th
    $51,700
    50th (median)
    $60,030
    75th
    $62,650
    90th
    $70,270

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$76,430
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,000
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,270
    Nurse Practitioners$129,500
    Pharmacists$131,350
    Physical Therapists$93,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Northwest Nebraska is $28.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Northwest Nebraska is 3.7% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $48,840 per year in Northwest Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,700.