Acute LVN Salary in the United States

How much does an Acute LVN make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Acute LVN in the United States is $69,129 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Acute LVN's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,169
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,118 to $77,001
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,004
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Acute LVN Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,001 $6,417 $1,481 $37
Average $69,129 $5,761 $1,329 $33
25th Percentile $59,118 $4,927 $1,137 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Acute LVN Salaries

An Acute LVN's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Acute LVN Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Acute LVN's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $66,635
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $67,708
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,348
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,676
  • Expert (over 8 years): $69,894
Levels Salary
Entry Level Acute LVN$66,635
Intermediate Level Acute LVN$67,708
Senior Level Acute LVN$69,348
Specialist Level Acute LVN$69,676
Expert Level Acute LVN$69,894
$66,635 0 yr
$67,708 < 2 yrs
$69,348 2-4 yrs
$69,676 5-8 yrs
$69,894 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Acute LVN Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Acute LVNs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $76,540.
  • California: $76,249.
  • Massachusetts: $75,233.

Top Paying Cities for Acute LVNs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $87,192
  • San Francisco: $86,335
  • Oakland: $84,420

What Skills Can Increase an Acute LVN's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 10.66% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 3.47% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
  • Consulting Services (Mentioned in 1.21% Job Postings): Consulting Services means the provision of expertise or strategic advice that is presented for consideration and decision-making.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 10.66%
Risk Assessment 3.47%
Consulting Services 1.21%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Acute LVN's salary.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 40%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Hard Working
$96,781
40%
Products and Services
$80,190
16%
Consulting
$78,807
14%
Consulting Services
$78,807
14%
Hazard Analysis
$78,116
13%
ARM
$76,042
10%
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How Education impacts an Acute LVN's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Acute LVNs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Acute LVN with a Bachelor's Degree is between $61,824 and $67,549).

Acute LVN Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Acute LVN
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 13.6%
High School 4.5%
Associates 9.1%
Bachelors 54.5%
Masters 18.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Acute LVN Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Acute LVN's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Acute LVN

Salaries for an Acute LVN can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,978 in 2023 to around $56,764 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Acute LVN salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Acute LVN Over Time

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$56,978
2024
$57,062
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2024 $57,062
2025 $56,764
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