Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Jacksonville

$62,070

Local median annual wage in Jacksonville, FL. Middle half of earners roughly $59,490 to $64,180.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−3.6%
US median
$64,400
Cost of living (99.5) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
99.5
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$59,490 to $64,180
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
3,050
Job code
29-2061

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Jacksonville pay a median $62,070 (May 2025), 3.6% below the US median of $64,400. At local prices (index 99.5), that median buys about what $62,382 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$62,070 in Jacksonville buys about what $62,382 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 99.5, 2024). Housing & rent index is 109.8 vs overall 99.5 (US average = 100, 2024).

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Jacksonville $62,070 $59,490 to $64,180 99.5
Albany $62,150 $59,980 to $68,660 99.6
San Francisco $94,310 $81,650 to $104,110 115.6
Tulsa $59,820 $51,450 to $64,300 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Jacksonville?
The median annual wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Jacksonville, FL is $62,070 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Jacksonville pay compare to the US median for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
Local median pay is 3.6% below the national median of $64,400.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Jacksonville is 99.5 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $62,070 has about the same buying power as $62,382 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.