Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $62,590 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.09
10th percentile $50,140
90th percentile $78,260
Employed locally 2,720
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,140
    25th
    $57,630
    50th (median)
    $62,590
    75th
    $71,060
    90th
    $78,260

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 74% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 26% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    Vallejo, CA $80,380
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,870
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $76,450
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $75,560
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $75,330

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310
    Physical Therapists $100,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Richmond, VA is $30.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Richmond, VA is 0.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $50,140 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,630.