Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,680 +15% vs national
Median hourly $34.46
10th percentile $57,410
90th percentile $80,560
Employed locally 130
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,410
    25th
    $60,800
    50th (median)
    $71,680
    75th
    $76,000
    90th
    $80,560

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,320
    Medical Records Specialists $50,650
    Pharmacists $148,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,670
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $83,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona is $34.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.97 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Arizona is 15% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arizona?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $57,410 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,800.