Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in New York
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$67,180$32.30 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$61,400 – $76,960Top 10%: $81,530+
Jobs39,4000.98× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $75,910 | $36.50 | 32,410 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,060 | $29.84 | 3,330 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $63,370 | $30.47 | 3,220 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $62,150 | $29.88 | 2,130 |
| Syracuse, NY | $62,880 | $30.23 | 1,850 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $62,450 | $30.03 | 1,350 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $66,360 | $31.90 | 1,250 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $63,660 | $30.61 | 1,120 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $61,980 | $29.80 | 990 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $61,880 | $29.75 | 970 |
| Binghamton, NY | $62,490 | $30.05 | 530 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $62,120 | $29.87 | 360 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $60,320 | $29.00 | 360 |
| Elmira, NY | $63,390 | $30.47 | 350 |
| Kingston, NY | $65,650 | $31.56 | 330 |
| Ithaca, NY | $64,730 | $31.12 | 220 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Vermont · $69,930 Delaware · $68,710 Indiana · $65,720 Michigan · $65,460 Virginia · $64,920 Pennsylvania · $63,940
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $97,280
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in New York?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in New York earned a median of $67,180 a year ($32.30 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $61,400 to $76,960.
Where in New York do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $75,910.
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.