Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in The United States
(Enfermeros auxiliares y no titulados)
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses -- Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 29-2061.00 |
Career Interests | SR |
Minimum education required | (Postsecondary) Postsecondary nondegree award |
Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
Job training required | (None) None |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1.07 (moderate growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 728,900 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 807,000 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 66,300 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $34,560 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $48,500 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $63,360 |
Career Cluster | Health Science (Ciencia De la Salud) |
Major Occupational Group | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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