Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary
in Jackson, MS
- Middle 50%
- $48,780–$59,870
- vs U.S. median
- -17%
- Metro rank
- #414 of 443
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the Jackson, MS metro earn a median of $53,510 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,050 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% below the U.S. median of $64,400 and 7% above the MS statewide median of $50,220. It ranks #414 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,050 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in other MS metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $56,430 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $51,360 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $48,980 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $48,800 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $48,350 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $48,100 |
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RELATED HEALTHCARE JOBS IN JACKSON
- Registered Nursesmedian $82,630 · 8,700 jobs
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- Nurse Practitionersmedian $124,730 · 1,310 jobs
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Questions
What is the average Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Jackson?
The BLS median is $53,510 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,050 jobs pay between $48,780 and $59,870. The 10th percentile is $40,760 and the 90th is $60,910.
Is Jackson a high-paying metro for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
That is 17% below the U.S. median of $64,400 and 7% above the MS statewide median of $50,220. It ranks #414 of 443 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make an hour in Jackson?
About $25.73 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $53,510 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.45–$28.78 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.