Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $62,440 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.02
10th percentile $49,590
90th percentile $75,870
Employed locally 370
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,590
    25th
    $56,800
    50th (median)
    $62,440
    75th
    $72,710
    90th
    $75,870

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,360
    Emergency Medical Technicians $46,500
    Physicians, All Other $215,480
    Pharmacists $132,380
    Physical Therapists $101,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Northwest Virginia is $30.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Northwest Virginia is 0.2% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $49,590 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,800.