Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$62,340
↑ 51.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 51.5% since 2011 ($41,150 → $62,340)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $62,340
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,340 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $59,730 | +9.4% |
| 2022 | $54,620 | +13.6% |
| 2021 | $48,070 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | $48,820 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $47,480 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | $46,240 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | $45,030 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | $44,090 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $43,170 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $42,490 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $41,920 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | $41,540 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | $41,150 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.