Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Washington$83,150
  2. 2Alaska$80,800
  3. 3Oregon$80,470
  4. 4Massachusetts$80,220
  5. 5Rhode Island$80,090
  6. 6California$79,750
  7. 7New Hampshire$77,110
  8. 8Arizona$77,070
  9. 9Nevada$76,160
  10. 10District of Columbia$75,740
  11. 11New Jersey$75,160
  12. 12Illinois$75,000
  13. 13Maryland$74,660
  14. 14Colorado$73,880
  15. 15Connecticut$73,690