Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $61,280 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.46
10th percentile $49,020
90th percentile $71,640
Employed locally 750
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,020
    25th
    $56,130
    50th (median)
    $61,280
    75th
    $64,280
    90th
    $71,640

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 75% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 25% 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
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Grants Pass, OR $79,810
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,500
    Lexington Park, MD $67,270
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $67,150
    Reading, PA $64,030

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,240
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,750
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,950
    Dental Hygienists $81,630
    Pharmacists $134,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in York, PA is $29.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in York, PA is 1.7% 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 York?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $49,020 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,130.