Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $65,700–$80,830
- vs U.S. median
- +18%
- Metro rank
- #57 of 443
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $75,860 a year, based on BLS estimates for 7,170 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% above the U.S. median of $64,400 and in line with the DC statewide median of $75,740. It ranks #57 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE7,170 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $75,860 a year (May 2025). Half of the 7,170 jobs pay between $65,700 and $80,830. The 10th percentile is $61,880 and the 90th is $87,470.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
That is 18% above the U.S. median of $64,400 and in line with the DC statewide median of $75,740. It ranks #57 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 Washington?
About $36.47 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $75,860 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.59–$38.86 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.