Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $65,610 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.54
10th percentile $58,390
90th percentile $75,770
Employed locally 170
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,390
    25th
    $62,940
    50th (median)
    $65,610
    75th
    $73,200
    90th
    $75,770

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,400
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,230
    Physical Therapists $94,130
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,670
    Nurse Practitioners $127,500
    Pharmacists $140,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Southwest Maine is $31.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Southwest Maine is 5.2% above 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $58,390 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,940.