Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $70,890 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.08
10th percentile $58,010
90th percentile $81,970
Employed locally 840
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,010
    25th
    $62,100
    50th (median)
    $70,890
    75th
    $76,470
    90th
    $81,970

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 104% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 4% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flagstaff, AZ $76,560
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $75,330
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $74,670
    Yuma, AZ $69,350
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $68,470
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $64,910

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550
    Nurse Practitioners $132,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Tucson, AZ is $34.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Tucson, AZ is 13.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $58,010 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,100.