According to 2020 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn an average salary of $50,090 per year ($24.08 per hour).* Discover the average salary for a licensed practical nurse broken down by state. *Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. Herzing does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salary.