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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$64,450
Median Annual
$62,390
Total Workforce
558,170
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $91,650 | 2,930 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $90,610 | 8,290 |
| #3 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $87,210 | 820 |
| #4 | Napa, CA | $86,470 | 320 |
| #5 | Vallejo, CA | $84,540 | 800 |
| #6 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $84,310 | 350 |
| #7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $82,960 | 3,500 |
| #8 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $82,880 | 80 |
| #9 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $82,480 | 4,350 |
| #10 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $80,980 | 2,340 |
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