Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $51,800 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.91
10th percentile $46,110
90th percentile $61,920
Employed locally 360
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,110
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $51,800
    75th
    $58,140
    90th
    $61,920

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $66,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,640
    Nurse Practitioners $101,700
    Pharmacists $142,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,230
    Veterinarians $126,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Southwest Missouri is $24.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Southwest Missouri is 16.9% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $46,110 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.