Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses to increase by 3.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 666,900 to 686,700 jobs. Its estimate of 51,800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($64,400), education (Postsecondary nondegree award), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
666,900
Projected employment (2034)
686,700
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
51,800
Pay & Preparation
$64,400
Postsecondary nondegree award
None
None
Essential Skills
Service Orientation (4.12/5) • Coordination (4/5) • Social Perceptiveness (4/5) • Speaking (3.88/5) • Monitoring (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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