Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Puerto Rico (2024)

The median licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Puerto Rico is $24,920/year, based on May 2024 BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). That is 60% below the national median of $62,340.

Wage table

Annual and hourly wages, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Puerto Rico — May 2024 OEWS
MetricAmount
Annual mean$28,840
Annual median$24,920
10th percentile$20,520
25th percentile$22,880
75th percentile$31,430
90th percentile$41,950
Hourly median$11.98/hr
Employment (state)3,210

What the numbers mean

The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile is wide: the highest-paid 10% of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Puerto Rico earn about 2× what the lowest-paid 10% earn. That spread usually reflects differences in experience, employer type, and local cost of living within the state — the median is a more representative figure than the mean for a "typical" salary, since a small number of very high earners can pull the mean upward.

Higher-paying states for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

See the full Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary by state ranking for all 54 states with available data.

Frequently asked questions

Is licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses pay in Puerto Rico above the national average?

The median licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Puerto Rico is $24,920/year, which is 60% below the national median of $62,340/year (May 2024 BLS OEWS data).

What is the median licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Puerto Rico?

$24,920/year, based on May 2024 BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

How much do the highest-paid licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Puerto Rico earn?

The 90th percentile licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Puerto Rico earns $41,950/year or more, compared to $20,520/year or less for the 10th percentile.

Which states pay licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses more than Puerto Rico?

Guam pays more ($36,150/year median), along with 3 other states listed below.