Average salary, compensation, and wages for Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the United States
Median annual earnings of licensed practical nurses were $31,440 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $26,430 and $37,050. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $22,860, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $44,040. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of licensed practical nurses in 2002 were as follows:
| Employment services |
$40,550 |
| Home health care services |
32,850 |
| Nursing care facilities |
32,220 |
| General medical and surgical hospitals |
30,310 |
| Offices of physicians |
28,710 |
More information on Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses occupation
Number of Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Working conditions for Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
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Training requirements for Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
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