Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurse Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $60,100 This is the median salary for this occupation. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic nursing care. General Information Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required. Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurse Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 141 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 141 openings per year are projected for Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurse. +11.3% Employment Change Employment for Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurse is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.3% between 2025 and 2030. $28.88 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $28.88/hour. Entry level workers are paid $23.97, while experienced workers are paid $32.24. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 1,332 Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurse in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 1,483. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurse are Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, and Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurse include Customer and Personal Service, Psychology, and Medicine and Dentistry. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurse is Some college, no degree. 23% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
