Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $59,360 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.54
10th percentile $49,250
90th percentile $66,930
Employed locally 840
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,250
    25th
    $53,750
    50th (median)
    $59,360
    75th
    $62,690
    90th
    $66,930

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,710
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,500
    Emergency Medical Technicians$41,440
    Pharmacists$141,530
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$68,640
    Dental Hygienists$94,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Southwest Minnesota is $28.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Southwest Minnesota is 4.8% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $49,250 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,750.