verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$76,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.62/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
3,350
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$76,176 #6 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Nevada, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Nevada earn a median of $76,160 per year ($36.62 per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $61,750, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $89,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $76,160 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $76,160 is worth about $76,176 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #6 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,750
$29.69/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$76,160
$36.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$89,420
$42.99/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $76,160 $76,176
Oregon $80,470 $77,853 −$4,310
California $79,750 $72,029 −$3,590
Arizona $77,070 $76,552 −$910
Idaho $63,800 $66,810 +$12,360
Utah $63,230 $63,957 +$12,930

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Nevada: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Nevada?

Licensed practical nurses in Nevada earn a median of $76,160 per year ($36.62 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Nevada pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $76,160, Nevada pays 18% above the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 3,350 work in the state.

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