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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Nevada (2026)
$36.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,409/year ($5,201/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,350 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Nevada (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $76,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $62,409 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $76,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,925 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,826 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,409 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,201 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Nevada?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Nevada is $76,160 per year ($36.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,930 and $79,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $76,160, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $62,409 per year ($5,201 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 3,350 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Nevada in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nevada state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nevada.