Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $49,110 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.61
10th percentile $38,230
90th percentile $62,340
Employed locally 780
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,230
    25th
    $40,200
    50th (median)
    $49,110
    75th
    $58,250
    90th
    $62,340

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 82% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 18% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Salinas, CA $80,600
    Vallejo, CA $80,380
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $80,180
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $79,580

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$68,790
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,650
    Pharmacists$130,890
    Nurse Practitioners$109,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,060
    Psychiatric Technicians$35,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Tuscaloosa, AL is $23.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 21.2% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $38,230 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,200.