Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Nebraska
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Nebraska have a median of $62,660 a year, below the national $64,400 (−3%); the state ranks 31st of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 28% more than the median across all occupations in Nebraska ($48,980). Among neighbouring states, Colorado and Wyoming pay more (up to $73,880 in Colorado) and Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and South Dakota pay less (down to $52,750 in South Dakota). Nebraska employs 4,580 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 4.47 per 1,000 jobs, the 34th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.07 is close to the national share.
Nebraska vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nebraska | Hourly | $24.47 | $28.41 | $30.13 | $34.55 | $37.47 | $31.04 | 4,580 | 4.47 | 1.07 |
| Annual | $50,890 | $59,080 | $62,660 | $71,860 | $77,940 | $64,560 | ||||
| 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
- 31st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 34th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.07
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.47
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nebraska'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 Nebraska
4 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Nebraska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $30.55 | $63,540 | $49,800 | $78,830 | 1,840 | 3.69 | 0.88 |
| Lincoln, NE | $30.32 | $63,070 | $50,690 | $76,970 | 660 | 3.64 | 0.87 |
| Grand Island, NE | $29.37 | $61,090 | $48,640 | $72,950 | 200 | 5.15 | 1.23 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $29.06 | $60,440 | $49,810 | $74,050 | 260 | 3.52 | 0.84 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $30.01 | $62,420 | $50,750 | $78,020 | 570 | 5.98 | 1.43 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $29.83 | $62,050 | $52,020 | $76,490 | 1,070 | 6.89 | 1.65 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $29.34 | $61,020 | $50,570 | $76,170 | 270 | 6.98 | 1.67 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $30.13 | $62,660 | 4,580 | 1.07 |
| Colorado | $35.52 | $73,880 | 4,920 | 0.41 |
| Iowa | $30.11 | $62,630 | 5,510 | 0.85 |
| Kansas | $29.69 | $61,760 | 7,530 | 1.26 |
| Missouri | $29.58 | $61,530 | 14,700 | 1.20 |
| South Dakota | $25.36 | $52,750 | 2,050 | 1.08 |
| Wyoming | $30.51 | $63,460 | 480 | 0.41 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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.