Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,290 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $61,040
Employed locally 540
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $41,400
    50th (median)
    $48,290
    75th
    $54,040
    90th
    $61,040

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $64,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,670
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,040
    Nurse Practitioners $104,850
    Pharmacists $131,200
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $60,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Southwest Alabama is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.74 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Southwest Alabama is 22.5% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,400.