Summary
Quick Facts: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | |
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2022 Median Pay |
$54,620 per year
$26.26 per hour |
Typical Entry-Level Education | Postsecondary nondegree award |
Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
On-the-job Training | None |
Number of Jobs, 2022 | 655,000 |
Job Outlook, 2022-32 | 5% (Faster than average) |
Employment Change, 2022-32 | 34,900 |
What Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Do
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic medical care.
Work Environment
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in a variety of settings, including nursing and residential care facilities, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and private homes. Most work full time.
How to Become a Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses must complete a state-approved educational program, which typically takes about 1 year. They must be licensed.
Pay
The median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses was $54,620 in May 2022.
Job Outlook
Employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
About 54,400 openings for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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