Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary
in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
- Middle 50%
- $59,400–$73,160
- vs U.S. median
- -1%
- Metro rank
- #156 of 443
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro earn a median of $63,950 a year, based on BLS estimates for 260 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% below the U.S. median of $64,400 and in line with the WI statewide median of $63,760. It ranks #156 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in other WI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,410 |
| Kenosha, WI | $65,350 |
| Appleton, WI | $65,300 |
| Madison, WI | $64,550 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $63,720 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $63,480 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $60,960 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $60,950 |
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Questions
What is the average Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in La Crosse?
The BLS median is $63,950 a year (May 2025). Half of the 260 jobs pay between $59,400 and $73,160. The 10th percentile is $51,670 and the 90th is $77,170.
Is La Crosse a high-paying metro for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
That is 1% below the U.S. median of $64,400 and in line with the WI statewide median of $63,760. It ranks #156 of 443 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make an hour in La Crosse?
About $30.75 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $63,950 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $28.56–$35.17 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.