Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Nebraska
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Nebraska and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,660$30.13 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$59,080 – $71,860Top 10%: $77,940+
Jobs4,5801.07× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Nebraska cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $63,540 | $30.55 | 1,840 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $62,050 | $29.83 | 1,070 |
| Lincoln, NE | $63,070 | $30.32 | 660 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $62,420 | $30.01 | 570 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $61,020 | $29.34 | 270 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $60,440 | $29.06 | 260 |
| Grand Island, NE | $61,090 | $29.37 | 200 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nebraska
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
North Carolina · $63,270 Utah · $63,230 Iowa · $62,630 North Dakota · $62,300 Texas · $62,240 Montana · $62,210
Other healthcare salaries in Nebraska
Registered Nurses · $84,730 Nursing Assistants · $40,000 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,150 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,610 Dental Assistants · $46,660 Pharmacists · $139,330 Medical Assistants · $47,370 Nurse Practitioners · $132,130 Physical Therapists · $97,090 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,540 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $72,860 Medical Records Specialists · $51,670
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Nebraska?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Nebraska earned a median of $62,660 a year ($30.13 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $59,080 to $71,860.
Where in Nebraska do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Nebraska, pay was highest in Omaha, NE-IA at $63,540.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.