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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

National Avg Annual Salary

$64,150

National Avg Hourly Wage

$30.84

National Total Employment

632,430

Top Metro Avg Salary

$91,650

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Highest Paying State

Washington leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $79,970.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 79,610 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA shows an average annual salary of $91,650.

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Largest Metro Market

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has a broad labor footprint with 32,320 jobs.

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Top States for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Washington WA $79,970 6,450 Open
California CA $79,090 79,610 Open
Oregon OR $78,160 4,340 Open
Alaska AK $77,850 300 Open
Rhode Island RI $77,240 1,080 Open
Massachusetts MA $76,400 15,210 Open
New Hampshire NH $73,850 2,130 Open
Arizona AZ $72,840 5,200 Open
Maine ME $72,600 850 Open
Nevada NV $71,460 3,210 Open

Top Metro Areas for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

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