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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$77,070
Median Annual Salary
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+4.1% vs 2024
$76,120
Mean Salary
$77,070
Median Salary
$37.05
Hourly Rate
6,530 people work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona earn a median salary of $77,070 per year ($6,422/month).
This is 15.5% above the national average of $66,740.
Arizona ranks #8 out of 51 states for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay.
Approximately 6,530 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 4.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Top Skills
Service Orientation
4.12
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Coordination
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.99
English Language
3.9
Psychology
3.71
Medicine and Dentistry
3.69
Administration and Management
3.3
Typical Education: Some College Courses
(38.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona
Salaries for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona range from $61,050 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $89,850 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $66,770 and $81,860.
Median $77,070
P10: $61,050P25: $66,770P75: $81,860P90: $89,850
10th
$61,050
25th
$66,770
Median
$77,070
75th
$81,860
90th
$89,850
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$61,050
$29.35
$5,087
25th Percentile
$66,770
$32.10
$5,564
Median (50th)
$77,070
$37.05
$6,422
75th Percentile
$81,860
$39.36
$6,821
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$89,850
$43.20
$7,487
Note: The mean (average) salary of $76,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
Arizona ranks #8 of 51 states
$66,740
National avg. for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona is $77,070 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $76,120.
What is the salary range for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona?
Salaries for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona range from $61,050 at the 10th percentile to $89,850 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $66,770 and $81,860.
What is the starting salary for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona?
Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses positions in Arizona typically start around $61,050 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $66,770 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,530 people are employed as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona is approximately $37.05 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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