Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Southwest Montana

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

Median annual salary $60,680 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $49,370
90th percentile $73,790
Employed locally 120
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,370
    25th
    $55,210
    50th (median)
    $60,680
    75th
    $64,900
    90th
    $73,790

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,520
    Physical Therapists $97,650
    Pharmacists $139,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,440
    Emergency Medical Technicians $33,760
    Nurse Practitioners $129,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Southwest Montana is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Southwest Montana is 2.7% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $49,370 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,210.