Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Nevada
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Nevada earn a median $76,160 a year, +18% against the national median of $64,400; they and rank 9th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 60% more than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, Oregon, California and Arizona pay more (up to $80,470 in Oregon) and Idaho and Utah pay less (down to $63,230 in Utah). Nevada employs 3,350 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 2.16 per 1,000 jobs, the 36th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.52 means it is less common in Nevada than nationally.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $29.69 | $31.70 | $36.62 | $38.26 | $42.99 | $35.81 | 3,350 | 2.16 | 0.52 |
| Annual | $61,750 | $65,930 | $76,160 | $79,570 | $89,420 | $74,470 | ||||
| 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
- 9th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 36th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.52
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.16
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada'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 Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $37.88 | $78,790 | $66,840 | $89,400 | 110 | 3.35 | 0.80 |
| Reno, NV | $37.79 | $78,600 | $62,800 | $90,970 | 510 | 1.85 | 0.44 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $36.50 | $75,920 | $61,200 | $88,580 | 2,600 | 2.29 | 0.55 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $36.73 | $76,410 | $65,140 | $92,310 | 110 | 1.24 | 0.30 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $36.62 | $76,160 | 3,350 | 0.52 |
| Arizona | $37.05 | $77,070 | 6,530 | 0.48 |
| California | $38.34 | $79,750 | 82,850 | 1.09 |
| Idaho | $30.67 | $63,800 | 1,880 | 0.53 |
| Oregon | $38.69 | $80,470 | 4,260 | 0.52 |
| Utah | $30.40 | $63,230 | 1,680 | 0.23 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Nevada 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 Nevada 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.