SOC 29-2061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — Sebastian
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $62,110, median pay for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Sebastian, FL tracks the national median of $64,400 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,110, median pay for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Sebastian, FL tracks the national median of $64,400 closely. Pay ranges from under $48,860 at the tenth percentile to more than $68,640 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $55,570 to $64,310.
Employment stands at 390, or 6.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $64,590. Of the 234 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 74th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,860 | −24.1% |
| 25th | $55,570 | −13.7% |
| Median (50th) | $62,110 | −3.6% |
| 75th | $64,310 | −0.1% |
| 90th | $68,640 | +6.6% |
| Mean | $60,600 | −5.9% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $64,590 | 650 | |
| 2 | North Port | $63,770 | 1,910 | |
| 3 | Miami | $62,610 | 8,900 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $62,490 | 5,870 | |
| 5 | Jacksonville | $62,070 | 3,050 | |
| 6 | Cape Coral | $61,530 | 1,170 | |
| 7 | Port St. Lucie | $61,300 | 830 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $61,030 | 4,430 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $61,000 | 1,120 | |
| 10 | Wildwood | $60,900 | 300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sebastian run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $62,110 buys what $60,068 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,068US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,110 a year, 3.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,860 to $68,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $64,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Sebastian, FL?
The median annual wage is $62,110, or $29.86 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,400, so pay in Sebastian, FL is 3.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sebastian, FL earns more than $68,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,860 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Naples, at $64,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in Sebastian, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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