Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,630 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $51,040
90th percentile $64,790
Employed locally 900
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,040
    25th
    $53,560
    50th (median)
    $59,630
    75th
    $63,600
    90th
    $64,790

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $90,450
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,110
    Pharmacists $145,600
    Dental Hygienists $93,910
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,130
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $78,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Southeast Minnesota is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Southeast Minnesota 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $51,040 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,560.