Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Idaho
At $63,800 a year, the median for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Idaho is close to the national median of $64,400 (−1%); Idaho ranks 25th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 33% more than the median across all occupations in Idaho ($47,970). Among neighbouring states, Washington, Oregon and Nevada pay more (up to $83,150 in Washington) and Wyoming, Utah and Montana pay less (down to $62,210 in Montana). Idaho employs 1,880 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 2.20 per 1,000 jobs, the 42nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.53 means it is less common in Idaho than nationally.
Idaho vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Idaho | Hourly | $23.03 | $28.04 | $30.67 | $35.60 | $37.43 | $30.70 | 1,880 | 2.20 | 0.53 |
| Annual | $47,890 | $58,310 | $63,800 | $74,050 | $77,850 | $63,860 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.91 | $28.37 | $30.96 | $36.55 | $40.12 | $32.24 | 648,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,740 | $59,000 | $64,400 | $76,030 | $83,440 | $67,050 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 25th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 42nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.53
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.20
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Idaho's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Idaho
7 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Idaho publish a row for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $32.19 | $66,950 | $52,670 | $79,030 | 760 | 1.95 | 0.47 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $31.94 | $66,440 | $50,810 | $80,680 | 80 | 2.89 | 0.69 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $31.80 | $66,140 | $51,450 | $81,100 | 190 | 2.63 | 0.63 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $29.77 | $61,920 | $51,240 | $77,810 | 170 | 3.36 | 0.80 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $28.98 | $60,270 | $41,410 | $75,190 | 210 | 2.51 | 0.60 |
| Pocatello, ID | $28.71 | $59,720 | $26,890 | $69,350 | 150 | 3.79 | 0.91 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $26.58 | $55,290 | $33,940 | $64,720 | 100 | 1.46 | 0.35 |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $30.55 | $63,530 | $49,990 | $80,550 | 110 | 1.52 | 0.36 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $28.35 | $58,970 | $46,190 | $75,610 | 210 | 2.22 | 0.53 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $30.67 | $63,800 | 1,880 | 0.53 |
| Montana | $29.91 | $62,210 | 1,620 | 0.76 |
| Nevada | $36.62 | $76,160 | 3,350 | 0.52 |
| Oregon | $38.69 | $80,470 | 4,260 | 0.52 |
| Utah | $30.40 | $63,230 | 1,680 | 0.23 |
| Washington | $39.98 | $83,150 | 6,780 | 0.46 |
| Wyoming | $30.51 | $63,460 | 480 | 0.41 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Idaho wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Idaho estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.