Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $72,760 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.98
10th percentile $61,430
90th percentile $80,450
Employed locally 1,050
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,430
    25th
    $63,520
    50th (median)
    $72,760
    75th
    $76,970
    90th
    $80,450

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 103% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 3% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,480
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $80,180
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,670
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $76,640

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$90,970
    Pharmacy Technicians$42,730
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$67,170
    Physicians, All Other$77,910
    Nurse Practitioners$144,050
    Pharmacists$130,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Springfield, MA is $34.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Springfield, MA is 16.7% above 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $61,430 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,520.