Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Vermont
The median for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Vermont is $69,930 a year, somewhat above the national $64,400 (+9%); the state ranks 18th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 24% more than the median across all occupations in Vermont ($56,390). Among neighbouring states, Massachusetts and New Hampshire pay more (up to $80,220 in Massachusetts) and New York pays less (down to $67,180 in New York). Vermont employs 1,130 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 3.72 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.89 is close to the national share.
Vermont vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Vermont | Hourly | $24.15 | $29.56 | $33.62 | $37.61 | $40.73 | $33.71 | 1,130 | 3.72 | 0.89 |
| Annual | $50,230 | $61,490 | $69,930 | $78,230 | $84,710 | $70,110 | ||||
| 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
- 18th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.89
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.72
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Vermont'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 Vermont
1 metropolitan area and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Vermont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $36.50 | $75,920 | $58,300 | $90,940 | 350 | 2.92 | 0.70 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $33.95 | $70,620 | $50,870 | $80,360 | 270 | 3.02 | 0.72 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $32.30 | $67,190 | $50,230 | $83,890 | 430 | 5.01 | 1.20 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $33.62 | $69,930 | 1,130 | 0.89 |
| Massachusetts | $38.57 | $80,220 | 13,210 | 0.87 |
| New Hampshire | $37.07 | $77,110 | 2,220 | 0.78 |
| New York | $32.30 | $67,180 | 39,400 | 0.98 |
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Vermont 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 Vermont 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.