Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $51,860 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.93
10th percentile $40,090
90th percentile $61,740
Employed locally 1,650
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,090
    25th
    $46,440
    50th (median)
    $51,860
    75th
    $57,950
    90th
    $61,740

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,530
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,490
    Pharmacists $134,100
    Nurse Practitioners $118,520
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in South Georgia is $24.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in South Georgia is 16.8% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $40,090 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,440.