2023 Salary Report for LPNs in Nevada

Salary Report for Nevada LPNs

Nevada Rankings

Compare Nevada to U.S.

Nevada LPNs earn an average of $60,490 which is 16% more than the national average salary of $51,850.

Type	Nevada	U.S.	% Difference
Average Hourly Wage	$29.08	$24.93	16.65%
Average Annual Salary	$60,490	$51,850	16.66%

Salary Range by Education and Experience

In Nevada, 50% of LPNs earn between $47,260 and $73,110 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $76,980, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $46,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

Percent	Experience	Employed	Annual Salary
10%	Less than a Year	361	Under $46,640
15%	2 – 4 years	542	$46,640 – $47,260
25%	5 – 9 years	902	$47,260 – $59,850
25%	10 – 14 years	902	$59,850 – $73,110
15%	15 – 20 years	542	$59,850 – $76,980
10%	20+ years	361	Above $76,980

Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

After being adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Nevada nurses earn about $62,322 per year which is less than the average U.S. nurse of $51,850.

Cost-of-living in Nevada is 3% less than the national average, which means Nevada residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.

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Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $60,490, Nevada LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($123,680), Nursing Instructors ($92,190), and Registered Nurses ($88,800).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($35,820).

Title	Annual Salary
Nurse Practitioners	$123,680
Nursing Instructors	$92,190
Registered Nurses	$88,800
LPNs	$60,490
Nursing Assistants	$35,820

Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Nevada the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (29,630), Nursing Assistants (10,120) and LPNs (3,890).

The three professions in Nevada needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (60.9%), LPNs (41.5%) and Nursing Assistants (40.9%).

Title	2020	2030	Change	Yearly Openings
Registered Nurses	24,040	29,630	23.3%	1,950
Nursing Assistants	7,180	10,120	40.9%	1,340
LPNs	2,750	3,890	41.5%	360
Nurse Practitioners	1,330	2,140	60.9%	170
Nursing Instructors	510	670	31.4%	70
Nurse Anesthetists	70	90	28.6%	10

Salaries Ranked by Nevada Cities

The average salary for LPNs in Nevada is $60,490. The top cities that pay LPNs the most are Carson City ($65,460), Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise ($60,510) and Reno ($60,110).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay LPNs the highest average annual salary are Carson City ($68,102), Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area ($62,720) and Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise ($62,279).

The following table shows the average yearly salary range for LPNs in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.

The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a LPNs salary will have in that area.

Area	Average Salary	COL Adjusted	Difference
Carson City	$65,460	$68,102	$2,642
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise	$60,510	$62,279	$1,769
Reno	$60,110	$60,754	$644
Nevada Nonmetropolitan Area	$58,160	$62,720	$4,560

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Official Data Sources for LPNs: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data