Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $59,690 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.70
10th percentile $49,670
90th percentile $67,290
Employed locally 1,150
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,670
    25th
    $52,360
    50th (median)
    $59,690
    75th
    $63,040
    90th
    $67,290

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,090
    Physical Therapists $91,560
    Medical Records Specialists $47,780
    Nurse Practitioners $128,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in South Nebraska is $28.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in South Nebraska is 4.3% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $49,670 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,360.