Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in North Carolina earn a median of $63,270 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,010
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,480; the top 10% earn over $74,730. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Registered Nurses$84,350 median in North Carolina
- Critical Care Nurses$84,350 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$84,350 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$45,140 median in North Carolina
- Midwives$57,390 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$126,040 median in North Carolina
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in North Carolina
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in North Carolina?
The median is $63,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,480 and the top 10% earn over $74,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.