As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $54,327. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,940 to $59,707, with most professionals earning between $44,035 and $64,605.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Licensed Vocational Nurse Salary | $44,035 | Des Moines,IA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Licensed Vocational Nurse Salary | $48,940 | Des Moines,IA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Licensed Vocational Nurse Salary | $54,327 | Des Moines,IA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Licensed Vocational Nurse Salary | $59,707 | Des Moines,IA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Licensed Vocational Nurse Salary | $64,605 | Des Moines,IA | April 01, 2025 |
A licensed practical nurse (LPN), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians. In Canada, LPNs/RPNs work autonomously similar to the Registered Nurse in providing care and are responsible for their individual actions and practice. In California and Texas, such a nurse is referred to as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Another title provided is "registered practical nurse" (RPNs) in the Canadian province of Ontario. A person can generally become an...
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