Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,760 -9% vs national
Median hourly $27.29
10th percentile $44,700
90th percentile $66,040
Employed locally 950
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,700
    25th
    $49,040
    50th (median)
    $56,760
    75th
    $61,270
    90th
    $66,040

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,970
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,840
    Pharmacists $139,020
    Physical Therapists $98,000
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,460
    Psychiatric Technicians $39,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $27.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.68 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $44,700 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,040.