29-2061.00

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing care facilities, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions.

2.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 19% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 9% probability of automation for this role
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19%
of jobs safer
114
jobs riskier than this
+5.6%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

LPN/LVN work centers on direct patient care requiring physical presence, wound assessment, medication administration, and patient observation. AI supports charting and shift handoffs but cannot perform bedside care. Healthcare facility staffing regulations mandate human nurses.

Augmented byAI augmentation tools

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$59,730
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+5.6%
Faster than average
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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2.8
3.1
3.7
Today
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20 Years

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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25% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →