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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Washington earned a median of $83,150 a year ($39.98 an hour) in May 2025, 29% above the national median of $64,400; 6,780 were employed there, ranking #1 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $83,150 | $64,400 |
| Mean annual wage | $83,900 | $67,050 |
| Median hourly wage | $39.98 | $30.96 |
| 10th percentile | $64,230 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $76,920 | $59,000 |
| 75th percentile | $93,970 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $100,950 | $83,440 |
| Employment | 6,780 | 648,410 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.909 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.46 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.