Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Washington only, where the average is $74,560 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses average at $74,030 and the median at $75,740 for 1,040 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,050.

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$74,560

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$74,560	$75,860	$65,700	$57,883	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in other states

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington, D.C.

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.
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.

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