Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Nevada

Licensed practical nurses in Nevada earn an average of $60,490 per year (or $29.08 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Nevada
16% higher than the national average
$60,490
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Nevada licensed practical nurses earn 16% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in Nevada

10%
$46,640
MEDIAN
$59,850
90%
$76,980
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $76,980 $37
75th Percentile $73,110 $35
Median $59,850 $28
25th Percentile $47,260 $22

80% of Nevada LPNs earn between $46,640 and $76,980.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Nevada

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Nevada
$62,296
Overall Average
Nevada
$60,490

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Nevada LPNs earn about $62,296 per year. Cost-of-living in Nevada is 2% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Nevada for licensed practical nurses

Carson City, NV $65,460 per year
Henderson, NV $60,510 per year
Reno, NV $60,110 per year

Nevada nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Carson City, where the average LPNs salary is $65,460 and 100 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Henderson area comes in second, with a $60,510 average LPN salary and 2,770 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Nevada?

Nurse Anesthetist $223,680 per year
Nurse Practitioner $123,680 per year
Physical Therapist $108,580 per year
Registered Nurse $89,750 per year
Dental Hygienist $89,460 per year
Pharmacy Technician $39,850 per year

At a $60,490 average annual salary, LPNs in Nevada tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($223,680), nurse practitioners ($123,680), physical therapists ($108,580), registered nurses ($89,750), and dental hygienists ($89,460). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($39,850).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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