Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Nevada

Licensed Practical Nurses in Nevada earn a median of $35.49 per hour, about $73,820 a year, 18% above the U.S. median of $29.97. The middle half earn between $30.70 and $36.75 per hour. The highest median among Nevada metro areas is in Carson City, NV, at $36.73 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Nevada: percentiles

LevelNevada per hourNevada per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$28.46$59,200$23.06
Lower quartile$30.70$63,860$26.55
Median$35.49$73,820$29.97
Upper quartile$36.75$76,440$35.17
Top 10%$40.93$85,130$38.71

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by metro area in Nevada

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Nevada medianAfter cost of living
Carson City, NV$36.73$76,3901003% above$37.43
Reno, NV$36.42$75,7505403% above$36.05
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$35.41$73,6502,410in line with$35.33

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in states next to Nevada

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Nevada
Arizona$35.59$74,020in line with Nevada
California$37.10$77,1705% above Nevada
Idaho$29.67$61,72016% below Nevada
Oregon$36.81$76,5704% above Nevada
Utah$29.67$61,71016% below Nevada

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Common questions

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Nevada?

The median is $35.49 per hour, about $73,820 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $28.46 and the top 10% earn over $40.93 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Nevada city pays licensed practical nurses the most?

Among Nevada metro areas, Carson City, NV has the highest median at $36.73 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Nevada rank for licensed practical nurse pay?

Nevada ranks 9th of 50 states by median licensed practical nurse pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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