Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,970 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.31
10th percentile $54,800
90th percentile $76,150
Employed locally 260
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,800
    25th
    $58,750
    50th (median)
    $60,970
    75th
    $67,750
    90th
    $76,150

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,280
    Physical Therapists $81,820
    Pharmacists $130,020
    Dental Hygienists $77,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Southern Michigan is $29.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Southern Michigan is 2.2% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $54,800 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,750.