How Much Does an LPN Make in Nevada in 2026?

A typical LPN in Nevada earns about $36.62 per hour, which comes to $76,160 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $6,347 a month and $1,465 a week. Those figures describe typical pay across the state, before accounting for city or experience differences.

Nevada's typical LPN pay runs 18% above the national figure of $64,400 a year, and the state ranks 9th among all 51 states for LPN pay. About 3,350 LPNs work in Nevada, compared with 648,410 nationwide. That combination of higher pay and a modest workforce places Nevada among the better-paying states for the role.

Entry-level LPN positions in Nevada typically offer around $29.69 an hour, or about $61,750 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. New LPNs in the state tend to start near this range regardless of setting. Pay usually moves up toward the state's typical $76,160 figure within the first few years on the job.

Experienced LPNs in Nevada often earn upwards of $38.26 an hour, or around $79,570 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $42.99 an hour, or above $89,420 a year. That leaves a spread of $27,670 between entry-level and top pay, a gap that usually comes down to years on the job, care setting, and city.

Nevada LPN pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $52,210 in 2015 to $76,160 in 2025. That is a gain of $23,950, a rise of 46% over ten years. The increase was fairly steady year over year, with a sharper jump between 2023 and 2025.

Nationally, LPN pay rose 49% over the same ten years, a slightly faster pace than Nevada's climb. Pay for the role has moved up steadily in both cases, though nothing about future gains is guaranteed. Someone entering the field now starts from a higher base than an LPN did in 2015.

LPN pay runs highest in Carson City, where typical pay is $78,790 a year ($37.88 an hour), about 3% above the statewide figure. Reno follows closely at $78,600 a year. Both cities, along with the rest of the figures below, reflect pay across the full metro area, not just the city center.

Pay is lowest in North Las Vegas, at $75,920 a year ($36.50 an hour), putting the spread between the state's highest and lowest cities at just $2,870. Las Vegas employs the most LPNs of any Nevada city, with about 2,600 working there. The narrow spread suggests cost-of-living differences across Nevada's cities are relatively small compared with other states.

Nevada's LPN pay trails both of its priciest neighbors: Oregon pays 6% more at $80,470 a year, and California pays 5% more at $79,750. Arizona is close, just 1% higher at $77,070. Idaho and Utah pay noticeably less, at $63,800 and $63,230 respectively, 16% and 17% below Nevada. Nursing licenses can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, which makes these figures useful for anyone considering a move.

Typical LPN pay in Nevada now stands at $76,160 a year ($36.62 an hour), up 46% over the past decade. That places the state 9th nationally and 18% above the national figure. Anyone weighing a move or a new license should check Nevada's state nursing board for licensing and endorsement requirements, and compare local city figures above to estimate pay in a specific area.