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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in New York
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in New York?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$67,180
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.9% vs 2024
$69,170
Mean Salary
$67,180
Median Salary
$32.30
Hourly Rate
39,400 people work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary by percentile in New York
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York earn a median salary of $67,180 per year ($5,598/month).
This is 0.7% above the national average of $66,740.
New York ranks #20 out of 51 states for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay.
Approximately 39,400 people work in this occupation across New York.
Salaries increased by 4.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Service Orientation
4.12
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Coordination
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.99
English Language
3.9
Psychology
3.71
Medicine and Dentistry
3.69
Administration and Management
3.3
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(38.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York
Salaries for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York range from $54,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $81,530 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,400 and $76,960.
Median $67,180
P10: $54,480P25: $61,400P75: $76,960P90: $81,530
10th
$54,480
25th
$61,400
Median
$67,180
75th
$76,960
90th
$81,530
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$54,480
$26.19
$4,540
25th Percentile
$61,400
$29.52
$5,116
Median (50th)
$67,180
$32.30
$5,598
75th Percentile
$76,960
$37.00
$6,413
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$81,530
$39.20
$6,794
Note: The mean (average) salary of $69,170 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#20
New York ranks #20 of 51 states
$66,740
National avg. for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in New York?
The median annual salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York is $67,180 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $69,170.
What is the salary range for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York?
Salaries for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York range from $54,480 at the 10th percentile to $81,530 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,400 and $76,960.
What is the starting salary for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York?
Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses positions in New York typically start around $54,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,400 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 39,400 people are employed as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York.
What is the hourly rate for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York is approximately $32.30 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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