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How to become licensed practical and licensed vocational nurseseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$64,400
25th–75th pct. $59,000–$76,030
Top pay (est.)
$108,500
Top 10% $83,440
Pay in 5 years
$74,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$87,100est.
$74,900–$101,100
Outlook score
51/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.0%
52K openings / yr

How to become licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

Typical education
Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Key skills

Social Perceptiveness
4.2
Reading Comprehension
4.1
Monitoring
4.0
Coordination
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Service Orientation
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Psychology
5.5
Customer and Personal Service
4.7
English Language
3.7
Medicine and Dentistry
3.7
Administration and Management
3.3
Education and Training
3.3
Administrative
3.3
Computers and Electronics
3.2

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeDocumenting/Recording InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningNear Vision

Education of workers

Some college
38%
Post-secondary certificate
35%
Associate's degree
16%
Bachelor's degree
11%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
40%
1–3 months
34%
None / short demo
15%
3–6 months
6%
6–12 months
3%

Related work experience

1–2 years
34%
None
23%
3–6 months
16%
6–12 months
9%
Up to 1 month
9%
2–4 years
7%
1–3 months
2%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.