Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Washington
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$83,150$39.98 per hour
vs U.S.+29%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$76,920 – $93,970Top 10%: $100,950+
Jobs6,7800.46× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $85,690 | $41.20 | 3,470 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $83,510 | $40.15 | 2,250 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $78,950 | $37.96 | 670 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $81,350 | $39.11 | 330 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $85,040 | $40.88 | 330 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $79,630 | $38.28 | 240 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $81,580 | $39.22 | 230 |
| Bellingham, WA | $78,740 | $37.86 | 220 |
| Yakima, WA | $76,290 | $36.68 | 220 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $75,340 | $36.22 | 140 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $83,940 | $40.36 | 120 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $77,940 | $37.47 | 110 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $75,560 | $36.33 | 90 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $66,440 | $31.94 | 80 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $78,690 | $37.83 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Alaska · $80,800 Oregon · $80,470 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170 Physical Therapists · $105,950
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Washington?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Washington earned a median of $83,150 a year ($39.98 an hour) in May 2025, 29% more than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $76,920 to $93,970.
Where in Washington do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $85,690.
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.