How much does a Licensed Vocational Nurse make in New Orleans, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Vocational Nurse in New Orleans, LA is $52,793. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,558 to $58,021, with most professionals earning between $42,791 and $62,780.

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Licensed Vocational Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Licensed Vocational Nurse Salary $42,791 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Licensed Vocational Nurse Salary $47,558 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Licensed Vocational Nurse Salary $52,793 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Licensed Vocational Nurse Salary $58,021 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Licensed Vocational Nurse Salary $62,780 New Orleans,LA April 01, 2025
25% $47,558 10% $42,791 90% $62,780 75% $58,021 $52,793 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Licensed Vocational Nurse ?

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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Vocational Nurse in New Orleans, LA. The base salary for Licensed Vocational Nurse ranges from $47,558 to $58,021 with the average base salary of $52,793. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,558 to $58,021 with the average total cash compensation of $52,793.

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