Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Wisconsin
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Wisconsin earn a median of $63,760 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,390
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,820; the top 10% earn over $78,490. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
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- Critical Care Nurses$95,530 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$95,530 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$48,680 median in Wisconsin
- Midwives$81,580 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$133,070 median in Wisconsin
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Wisconsin
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Wisconsin?
The median is $63,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,820 and the top 10% earn over $78,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.