Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay range in Fairbanks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,110 or more. The middle half of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Fairbanks earn between $62,140 and $84,700.
- $59K10th
- $62K25th
- $77KMedian
- $85K75th
- $89K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,790 | $6,232 | $35.96 |
| Median | $76,690 | $6,391 | $36.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,140 | $5,178 | $29.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,700 | $7,058 | $40.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Fairbanks vs. Alaska and the U.S.
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Fairbanks earn 7% less than the Alaska average ($80,000) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($67,050). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $64,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks | $74,790 | $76,690 | $59,480 | $89,110 | n/a |
| Alaska | $80,000 | $80,800 | $62,400 | $96,700 | 290 |
| United States | $67,050 | $64,400 | $49,740 | $83,440 | 648,410 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary after taxes in Fairbanks
On the average salary of $74,790, a single filer in Fairbanks takes home about $61,445 a year, or $5,120 a month and $2,363 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included.
Is Fairbanks a good place for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fairbanks area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.2), so the average $74,790 buys what about $72,465 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Fairbanks ($61,810). A typical home costs $312,179, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in other Alaska cities
Fairbanks ranks 2nd of 2 Alaska metro areas for this job; Anchorage pays the most ($81,070).
- Anchorage$81,070
- Fairbanks$74,790
All Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries in Alaska
Highest-paying cities for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,420).
- San Jose, CA$94,420
- San Francisco, CA$93,470
- Santa Rosa, CA$90,480
- Napa, CA$89,950
- Vallejo, CA$87,980
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary by city
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Fairbanks: questions
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make an hour in Fairbanks?
$35.96 an hour on average, and $36.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Fairbanks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses take-home pay in Fairbanks?
About $61,445 a year ($5,120 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,790. Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included.
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn more in Fairbanks than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($67,050).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2061; area Fairbanks-College, AK (21820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included.
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