Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 10,400 | $41,540 | $19.97 | |
| Alaska | 480 | $63,650 | $30.60 | |
| Arizona | 6,270 | $57,800 | $27.79 | |
| Arkansas | 10,480 | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| California | 72,180 | $65,140 | $31.32 | |
| Colorado | 4,690 | $55,360 | $26.62 | |
| Connecticut | 8,350 | $59,440 | $28.58 | |
| Delaware | 2,170 | $53,040 | $25.50 | |
| District of Columbia | 970 | $57,250 | $27.52 | |
| Florida | 37,740 | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| Georgia | 21,380 | $47,370 | $22.77 | |
| Hawaii | 980 | $53,320 | $25.64 | |
| Idaho | 2,160 | $49,440 | $23.77 | |
| Illinois | 16,820 | $54,080 | $26.00 | |
| Indiana | 13,630 | $51,500 | $24.76 | |
| Iowa | 5,790 | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| Kansas | 6,470 | $46,550 | $22.38 | |
| Kentucky | 9,320 | $47,140 | $22.67 | |
| Louisiana | 18,120 | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| Maine | 1,120 | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| Maryland | 8,730 | $56,380 | $27.11 | |
| Massachusetts | 15,500 | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| Michigan | 10,680 | $54,090 | $26.00 | |
| Minnesota | 14,020 | $51,160 | $24.59 | |
| Mississippi | 8,730 | $41,530 | $19.97 | |
| Missouri | 13,620 | $46,010 | $22.12 | |
| Montana | 1,710 | $48,300 | $23.22 | |
| Nebraska | 5,150 | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| Nevada | 3,610 | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| New Hampshire | 2,080 | $59,140 | $28.43 | |
| New Jersey | 17,200 | $58,590 | $28.17 | |
| New Mexico | 1,800 | $56,040 | $26.94 | |
| New York | 40,470 | $53,750 | $25.84 | |
| North Carolina | 15,540 | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| North Dakota | 2,680 | $50,130 | $24.10 | |
| Ohio | 36,480 | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| Oklahoma | 12,150 | $44,910 | $21.59 | |
| Oregon | 3,520 | $60,090 | $28.89 | |
| Pennsylvania | 36,810 | $51,090 | $24.56 | |
| Rhode Island | 1,100 | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| South Carolina | 9,270 | $46,470 | $22.34 | |
| South Dakota | 2,040 | $41,830 | $20.11 | |
| Tennessee | 22,780 | $43,620 | $20.97 | |
| Texas | 64,680 | $50,220 | $24.15 | |
| Utah | 1,140 | $50,740 | $24.39 | |
| Vermont | 910 | $54,180 | $26.05 | |
| Virginia | 18,910 | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| Washington | 7,110 | $63,250 | $30.41 | |
| West Virginia | 6,190 | $41,310 | $19.86 | |
| Wisconsin | 6,480 | $49,850 | $23.97 | |
| Wyoming | 600 | $50,970 | $24.51 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment.
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL
Certificate
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL
Certificate
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL
Certificate
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
Certificate
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan, AL
Certificate
Any instructional program in practical nursing, vocational nursing, and nursing assistants not listed above.
Herzing University-Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Certificate
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$51,850 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 22%
- College dropout 54%
- Associate’s degree 18%
- Bachelor’s degree 4%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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