Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $60,050 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.87
10th percentile $49,200
90th percentile $74,650
Employed locally 5,830
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,200
    25th
    $54,510
    50th (median)
    $60,050
    75th
    $62,980
    90th
    $74,650

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 84% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 16% below 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $76,560
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $62,400
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $61,990
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,970
    Flint, MI $61,470
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $61,260

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,210
    Physicians, All Other $287,200
    Nurse Practitioners $128,430
    Pharmacists $133,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Tampa, FL is $28.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Tampa, FL is 3.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $49,200 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,510.