Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Utah
At $63,230 a year, the median for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Utah is close to the national median of $64,400 (−2%); Utah ranks 30th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 26% more than the median across all occupations in Utah ($50,110). Among neighbouring states, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming pay more (up to $77,070 in Arizona) and New Mexico pays less (down to $59,330 in New Mexico). Utah employs 1,680 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 0.97 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.23 means it is less common in Utah than nationally.
Utah vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Utah | Hourly | $18.02 | $25.71 | $30.40 | $35.86 | $37.28 | $29.86 | 1,680 | 0.97 | 0.23 |
| Annual | $37,480 | $53,480 | $63,230 | $74,580 | $77,540 | $62,110 | ||||
| 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
- 30th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.23
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.97
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Utah'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 Utah
5 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Utah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $32.20 | $66,970 | $36,420 | $82,490 | 570 | 0.69 | 0.17 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $30.92 | $64,320 | $44,310 | $76,730 | 310 | 1.02 | 0.24 |
| Ogden, UT | $30.29 | $63,010 | $35,050 | $75,690 | 350 | 1.30 | 0.31 |
| St. George, UT | $30.00 | $62,400 | $37,490 | $75,920 | 150 | 1.67 | 0.40 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $26.58 | $55,290 | $33,940 | $64,720 | 100 | 1.46 | 0.35 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $28.71 | $59,710 | $35,100 | $75,810 | 40 | 0.52 | 0.12 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $27.44 | $57,080 | $44,040 | $74,090 | 180 | 1.63 | 0.39 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $30.40 | $63,230 | 1,680 | 0.23 |
| Arizona | $37.05 | $77,070 | 6,530 | 0.48 |
| Colorado | $35.52 | $73,880 | 4,920 | 0.41 |
| Idaho | $30.67 | $63,800 | 1,880 | 0.53 |
| New Mexico | $28.52 | $59,330 | 2,460 | 0.68 |
| Nevada | $36.62 | $76,160 | 3,350 | 0.52 |
| Wyoming | $30.51 | $63,460 | 480 | 0.41 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Utah 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 Utah 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.