Licensed Practical Nurse in Vermont

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for VT. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

Median annual salary

$64,560

trending_up +3.6% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Vermont.

engineering

1,260

Jobs (VT)

monitoring Stable

+2.6%

10-yr job growth

payments

$275

Licensing fees

schedule

3-5 business days (after all documents received)

Time to complete

route How to become a licensed practical nurse in Vermont

To become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Vermont, you must complete a state-approved practical nursing program, pass the NCLEX-PN exam, and submit an online application to the Vermont Board of Nursing. The application fee is $75, and a criminal background check with fingerprints is required. Vermont is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, meaning LPNs with a multistate license from another compact state can practice in Vermont without additional licensure. Licenses are renewed every two years, requiring either active practice hours, continuing education, national certification, or recent completion of a nursing program.

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10th percentile (entry) $50,050

25th percentile $60,340

50th (median) $64,560

75th percentile $78,270

90th (experienced) $99,240

Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Vermont. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.

checklist Vermont requirements

Licensing body	Vermont Board of Nursing
State license	Required
Education	Completion of a state-approved practical nursing program
Exam	NCLEX-PN ($200)
Application fee	$75
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Continuing education	20.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Renewal requires 400 hours of practice within the last 2 years, or 960 hours within the last 5 years, OR 20 hours of continuing education, OR holding a national nursing certification, OR completing an original/re-entry nursing program within the last 5 years. A criminal background check with fingerprints is required for initial licensure. Vermont is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.

Source: Vermont Board of Nursing

work_outline Job outlook

10-year growth

+2.6%

Average

Annual openings

54,400

Nationwide per year

Total employment

651,400

Nationwide

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AI & tech impact

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get certified as a licensed practical nurse in Vermont? expand_more

In Vermont, becoming a licensed practical nurse requires you to complete the required education (Completion of a state-approved practical nursing program), pass the NCLEX-PN, and submit your application ($75 fee).

Is a licensed practical nurse license required in Vermont? expand_more

You cannot practice as a licensed practical nurse in Vermont without a state license from Vermont Board of Nursing. The required exam is the NCLEX-PN.

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Vermont? expand_more

The median licensed practical nurse salary in Vermont is $64,560 per year. That's roughly in line with the $62,340 national median. Wages range from $50,050 (10th percentile) up to $99,240 (90th percentile).

What's the total cost to get licensed practical nurse certified in Vermont? expand_more

Between exam fee ($200) and application fee ($75), expect to invest around varies in total to get started.

How quickly can I become a licensed practical nurse in Vermont? expand_more

In Vermont, becoming a licensed practical nurse generally takes 3-5 business days (after all documents received), accounting for education requirements, hands-on training, and the exam process.

What's required to renew a licensed practical nurse license in Vermont? expand_more

Vermont requires 20.0 hours of continuing education every 2.0 years to maintain your licensed practical nurse license.