Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Nevada
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Nevada and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$76,160$36.62 per hour
vs U.S.+18%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$65,930 – $79,570Top 10%: $89,420+
Jobs3,3500.52× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Nevada cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $75,920 | $36.50 | 2,600 |
| Reno, NV | $78,600 | $37.79 | 510 |
| Carson City, NV | $78,790 | $37.88 | 110 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $76,410 | $36.73 | 110 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nevada
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $77,110 Arizona · $77,070 New Jersey · $75,160 Illinois · $75,000 Maryland · $74,660 Colorado · $73,880
Other healthcare salaries in Nevada
Registered Nurses · $103,670 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,670 Nursing Assistants · $45,490 Medical Assistants · $45,200 Dental Assistants · $47,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,980 Pharmacists · $140,030 Physicians, All Other · $252,120 Medical Records Specialists · $50,300 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,320 Physical Therapists · $111,250
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Nevada?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Nevada earned a median of $76,160 a year ($36.62 an hour) in May 2025, 18% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $65,930 to $79,570.
Where in Nevada do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Nevada, pay was highest in Carson City, NV at $78,790.
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.