Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in North Carolina
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$63,270$30.42 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$59,270 – $69,700Top 10%: $74,730+
Jobs18,0100.87× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $65,140 | $31.32 | 3,890 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $64,370 | $30.95 | 3,410 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $64,080 | $30.81 | 1,740 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $63,610 | $30.58 | 1,470 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $62,970 | $30.27 | 1,330 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $61,480 | $29.56 | 1,330 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $62,410 | $30.00 | 1,160 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $61,330 | $29.49 | 1,090 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $64,670 | $31.09 | 980 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $66,950 | $32.19 | 960 |
| Asheville, NC | $65,470 | $31.48 | 860 |
| Wilmington, NC | $63,390 | $30.48 | 790 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $62,430 | $30.01 | 740 |
| Greenville, NC | $61,600 | $29.62 | 610 |
| Burlington, NC | $63,450 | $30.51 | 260 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $61,730 | $29.68 | 240 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $62,080 | $29.85 | 200 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $60,470 | $29.07 | 190 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $60,770 | $29.22 | 130 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Idaho · $63,800 Wisconsin · $63,760 Minnesota · $63,750 Wyoming · $63,460 Utah · $63,230 Nebraska · $62,660
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450 Physician Assistants · $129,360
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in North Carolina?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in North Carolina earned a median of $63,270 a year ($30.42 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $59,270 to $69,700.
Where in North Carolina do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC at $66,950.
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.