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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Arizona

Licensed Practical Nurses in Arizona earn a median of $77,070 a year, or $37.05 an hour. That ranks Arizona #8 of 51 states and is $12,670 more than the national median.

Median / year
$77,070
Median / hour
$37.05
Employed
6,530
National rank
#8of 51

Pay range in Arizona

10th percentile$61,050
25th percentile$66,770
Median percentile$77,070
75th percentile$81,860
90th percentile$89,850

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Arizona metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Flagstaff, AZ$79,54060
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$78,0804,450
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$77,800200
Tucson, AZ$75,9401,150
Yuma, AZ$69,840150
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ$69,640110
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ$66,900160

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Arizona?

The median annual wage is $77,070 ($37.05 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $12,670 above the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in Arizona?

The lowest-paid 10% of Arizona LPNs earned $61,050 or less ($29.35/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in Arizona?

Flagstaff, AZ has the highest metro median at $79,540.

How many LPNs work in Arizona?

About 6,530 LPNs were employed in Arizona in May 2025.