Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Wisconsin
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $60,441 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -3% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 6,570 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $57,340 to $63,250 depending on location.
$60,441
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$63,250
Highest paying metro
$57,340
Lowest paying metro
6,570
Employed in Wisconsin
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inLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | $63,250 | $55,830 | $69,590 | 180 |
| Madison, WI | $63,110 | $58,290 | $69,260 | 660 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $62,320 | $57,590 | $71,480 | 1,730 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $61,760 | $55,310 | $63,650 | 220 |
| Kenosha, WI | $61,640 | $58,000 | $66,060 | 160 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $61,540 | $56,740 | $64,510 | 130 |
| Western Wisconsin | $61,130 | $55,880 | $64,950 | 430 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $60,830 | $53,080 | $69,990 | 660 |
| Appleton, WI | $60,720 | $56,750 | $65,220 | 300 |
| Janesville, WI | $60,700 | $52,860 | $66,310 | 170 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $59,800 | $53,390 | $63,230 | 160 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $59,170 | $52,040 | $62,460 | 240 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $58,860 | $52,260 | $64,180 | 260 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $58,730 | $52,160 | $62,490 | 580 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $58,700 | $52,220 | $62,250 | 140 |
| Wausau, WI | $57,900 | $51,400 | $59,960 | 140 |
| Green Bay, WI | $57,340 | $52,190 | $62,790 | 410 |