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Wage Rates on Advertised Jobs

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This section shows a statistical breakdown of available wage data on the 7 job openings that included a salary out of the total of 95 job openings that advertised online for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA on May 6, 2024. (Jobs De-duplication Level 2Opens In New window)
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This table contains Rate Type / Statistical Type, Entry Level, Median, and Experienced
Rate Type / Statistical Type Entry Level Median Experienced
Annual wage or salary $52,000 $53,913 $58,240
Hourly Wage $25.00 $25.92 $28.00
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An analysis of the 95 job openings advertised online for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA that posted a wage indicated that the median posted hourly wage was $25.92 on May 6, 2024. The median annual wage or salary was $53,913 per year.
Source: Online advertised jobs data
Note: This information is based on actual job orders and is not based on a statistically valid labor market survey. Hourly wage rate calculations in this section assume a 40 hour work week.

Current Job Order Wage Information

The employer has NOT indicated a salary range for this job. The information below shows statistics on typical salaries in the local labor market for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses. This data is NOT an indication of what this employer is willing to pay for this job.

Employment Wage Statistics

Average Wage Statistical Type (click to change): Average Wage Statistical Type: Median
This section shows the estimated employment wage statistics for individuals in 2nd Regional Labor Market Area, Baton Rouge, LA (which contains East Baton Rouge Parish, LA - no data available for East Baton Rouge Parish, LA) employed as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in 2022.
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Rate Type / Statistical Type Median
Annual wage or salary $48,297
Hourly wage $23.22
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The most recent State Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey estimates that the median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in 2nd Regional Labor Market Area, Baton Rouge, LA in 2022 was $23.22. The median annual wage or salary was $48,297.
Source: Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program
The median wage is the estimated 50th percentile; 50 percent of workers in an occupation earn less than the median wage, and 50 percent earn more than the median wage. 10th % and 90th % wage rates represent the 25th and 75th percentile of the wage distribution, respectively. Data is from a semiannual survey.

Desired Salary of Available Candidates

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This section shows the desired salary of potential candidates in the workforce system that are looking for jobs as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA on May 6, 2024.
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This table contains Rank, Desired Salary, Potential Candidates, and Percentage of Potential Candidates
Rank Desired Salary Potential Candidates Percentage of Potential Candidates
1 Not Specified 8 18.18%
2 $5,000 - $19,999 1 2.27%
3 $20,000 - $34,999 7 15.91%
4 $35,000 - $49,999 12 27.27%
5 $50,000 - $64,999 12 27.27%
6 $65,000 - $79,999 3 6.82%
7 $80,000 - $94,999 1 2.27%
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The most common desired salary of potential candidates in the workforce system that are looking for work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA on May 6, 2024 is $35,000 - $49,999 with 27.27% of the total candidate résumés in the workforce system. The second most common requirement is $50,000 - $64,999 with 27.27% of the total candidate résumés in the workforce system. The third most common requirement is $20,000 - $34,999 with 15.91% of the total candidate résumés in the workforce system.
Source: Individuals with active résumés in the workforce system.

Wage Rates Area Distribution

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There is no data available for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
There is no data available for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
There is no data available for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in 2nd Regional Labor Market Area, Baton Rouge, LA (which contains East Baton Rouge Parish, LA - no data available for East Baton Rouge Parish, LA).

Wage Rates in Related Occupations

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This section shows a comparison of 2022 median annual rates for occupations that are in the same occupational family as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses for East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
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Rank Occupation Median *Related By
1 Nurse AnesthetistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $186,077 O*NET
2 Pharmacists $127,677 O*NET
3 Medical DosimetristsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $125,236 SOC4
4 Nurse PractitionersOccupation is in National High Growth industry $119,773 O*NET
5 Nurse MidwivesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $118,782 O*NET
6 Physician AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $116,126 O*NET
7 Radiation TherapistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $82,123 O*NET
8 Health Informatics SpecialistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $82,069 O*NET
9 Dental HygienistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $80,168 O*NET
10 Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $79,592 SOC4
11 Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryOccupation is in National High Growth industry $74,474 O*NET
12 Registered NursesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $73,082 O*NET
13 Acute Care NursesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $73,082 O*NET
14 Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $73,082 O*NET
15 Critical Care NursesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $73,082 O*NET
16 Clinical Nurse SpecialistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $73,082 O*NET
17 Diagnostic Medical SonographersOccupation is in National High Growth industry $64,961 O*NET
18 Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $64,889 SOC4
19 Occupational Therapy AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $63,002 O*NET
20 Respiratory TherapistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $62,497 O*NET
21 Physical Therapist AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $60,706 O*NET
22 MidwivesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $59,854 O*NET
23 Orthotists and ProsthetistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $57,202 SOC4
24 Radiologic Technologists and TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $56,209 O*NET
25 Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $51,277 O*NET
26 ParamedicsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $49,223 SOC4
27 Athletic TrainersOccupation is in National High Growth industry $49,056 O*NET
28 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $47,667 N/A
29 Surgical TechnologistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $47,351 O*NET
30 Medical Records SpecialistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $46,804 SOC4
31 Embalmers $46,682 O*NET
32 Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $39,768 SOC4
33 Correctional Officers and Jailers $37,165 O*NET
34 Pharmacy Technicians $36,743 O*NET
35 Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherOccupation is in National High Growth industry $36,643 SOC4
36 Neurodiagnostic TechnologistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $36,643 SOC4
37 Ophthalmic Medical TechnologistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $36,643 SOC4
38 Patient RepresentativesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $36,643 SOC4
39 Hearing Aid SpecialistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $35,385 SOC4
40 Dental AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $35,344 O*NET
41 Skincare SpecialistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $33,878 O*NET
42 Surgical AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $33,034 O*NET
43 Massage TherapistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $32,630 O*NET
44 PhlebotomistsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $32,169 O*NET
45 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $31,859 O*NET
46 Medical AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $30,881 O*NET
47 Emergency Medical TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $30,868 SOC4
48 Opticians, Dispensing $30,486 SOC4
49 Psychiatric AidesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $30,347 O*NET
50 Social and Human Service AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $30,119 O*NET
51 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $29,268 O*NET
52 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersOccupation is in National High Growth industry $28,763 O*NET
53 Psychiatric TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $28,685 O*NET
54 Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $27,920 SOC4
55 Nursing AssistantsOccupation is in National High Growth industry $27,812 O*NET
56 Dietetic TechniciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry $27,565 SOC4
57 Pharmacy Aides $27,369 O*NET
58 OrderliesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $27,305 O*NET
59 Occupational Therapy AidesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $25,050 O*NET
60 Animal CaretakersOccupation is in National High Growth industry $23,845 O*NET
61 Physical Therapist AidesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $23,144 O*NET
62 NanniesOccupation is in National High Growth industry $20,887 O*NET
63 Anesthesiologists N/A O*NET
64 Emergency Medicine Physicians N/A O*NET
65 Family Medicine PhysiciansOccupation is in National High Growth industry N/A O*NET
66 Hospitalists N/A O*NET
Occupation is in National High Growth industry
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The following is a list of the top three occupations related to Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses and their 2022 median annual wage or salary in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA: Nurse Anesthetists ($186,077), Pharmacists ($127,677), and Medical Dosimetrists ($125,236).
Source: Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program
The median wage is the estimated 50th percentile; 50 percent of workers in an occupation earn less than the median wage, and 50 percent earn more than the median wage. 10th % and 90th % wage rates represent the 25th and 75th percentile of the wage distribution, respectively. Data is from a semiannual survey.
*Related By: O*NET™ - The Occupational Information Network. O*NET is a registered trademark of the US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.
SOC4 - Occupational grouping based on 1st 4 digits of the Standard Occupational Classification system.

Wage Rates by Industry

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There is no data available for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
There is no data available for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
There is no data available for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA.

National Earnings Data Summary

The median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses was $48,820 in May 2020. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,570, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $65,520.

In May 2020, the median annual wages for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

Government $51,700
Nursing and residential care facilities 50,100
Home healthcare services 49,430
Hospitals; state, local, and private 46,560
Offices of physicians 44,830

Most licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (LPNs and LVNs) work full time. Many work nights, weekends, and holidays, because medical care takes place at all hours. They may be required to work shifts of longer than 8 hours.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics