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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,940
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.1% vs 2024
$65,930
Mean Salary
$63,940
Median Salary
$30.74
Hourly Rate
38,260 people work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $63,940 per year ($5,328/month).
This is 4.2% below the national average of $66,740.
Pennsylvania ranks #24 out of 51 states for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay.
Approximately 38,260 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 3.1% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania range from $51,500 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,750 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,350 and $72,810.
Median $63,940
P10: $51,500P25: $60,350P75: $72,810P90: $77,750
10th
$51,500
25th
$60,350
Median
$63,940
75th
$72,810
90th
$77,750
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$51,500
$24.76
$4,291
25th Percentile
$60,350
$29.01
$5,029
Median (50th)
$63,940
$30.74
$5,328
75th Percentile
$72,810
$35.00
$6,067
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,750
$37.38
$6,479
Note: The mean (average) salary of $65,930 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
Pennsylvania ranks #24 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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania is $63,940 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $65,930.
What is the salary range for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania range from $51,500 at the 10th percentile to $77,750 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,350 and $72,810.
What is the starting salary for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $51,500 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,350 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 38,260 people are employed as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Pennsylvania is approximately $30.74 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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