Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $51,300 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.66
10th percentile $41,510
90th percentile $63,020
Employed locally 730
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,510
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $51,300
    75th
    $59,340
    90th
    $63,020

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $72,970
    Pharmacists $108,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,630
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $56,160
    Nurse Practitioners $126,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Southwest Oklahoma is $24.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Southwest Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $41,510 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.