Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $51,310 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.67
10th percentile $39,920
90th percentile $61,130
Employed locally 900
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,920
    25th
    $46,590
    50th (median)
    $51,310
    75th
    $57,850
    90th
    $61,130

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,190
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,370
    Pharmacists$127,040
    Nurse Practitioners$119,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Southwest Louisiana is $24.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Southwest Louisiana is 17.7% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $39,920 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,590.