Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,970 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $47,590
90th percentile $71,210
Employed locally 230
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,590
    25th
    $51,210
    50th (median)
    $61,970
    75th
    $63,590
    90th
    $71,210

    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 South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,120
    Physicians, All Other $188,510
    Nurse Practitioners $109,470
    Pharmacists $136,480
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in South Florida is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in South Florida is 0.6% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $47,590 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,210.