Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,140 or more. The middle half of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Muskegon earn between $55,620 and $71,870.
- $50K10th
- $56K25th
- $62KMedian
- $72K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,090 | $5,258 | $30.33 |
| Median | $62,290 | $5,191 | $29.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,620 | $4,635 | $26.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,870 | $5,989 | $34.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Muskegon earn 6% less than the Michigan average ($67,340) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($67,050). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $64,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $63,090 | $62,290 | $49,540 | $77,140 | 100 |
| Michigan | $67,340 | $65,460 | $56,160 | $77,780 | 10,880 |
| United States | $67,050 | $64,400 | $49,740 | $83,440 | 648,410 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $63,090, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $49,865 a year, or $4,155 a month and $1,918 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $63,090 buys what about $68,191 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 15th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Niles pays the most ($71,940).
- Niles$71,940
- Detroit$69,070
- Kalamazoo$68,710
- Jackson$67,970
- Lansing$67,460
- Battle Creek$67,430
- Ann Arbor$67,320
- Flint$66,710
- Grand Rapids$66,580
- Muskegon$63,090
All Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries in Michigan
Highest-paying cities for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,420).
- San Jose, CA$94,420
- San Francisco, CA$93,470
- Santa Rosa, CA$90,480
- Napa, CA$89,950
- Vallejo, CA$87,980
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary by city
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make an hour in Muskegon?
$30.33 an hour on average, and $29.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $49,865 a year ($4,155 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,090. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($67,050).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2061; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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