Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Arizona
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Arizona was $77,070 +19.7% vs national
Arizona vs United States
| Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $77,070 | $64,400 |
| Median hourly | $37.05 | $30.96 |
| Employment | 6,530 | 648,410 |
| Location quotient | 0.48 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Arizona) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
What the data says
The median wage in Arizona is 19.7% above the national median — a difference of about $12,670 per year for a typical worker.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $61,050, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $89,850 — a 1.5x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Arizona?
The median annual wage in Arizona is $77,070 ($37.05 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does Arizona compare to the national average for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
The Arizona median of $77,070 is 19.7% higher than the U.S. median of $64,400.
How many licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in Arizona?
Approximately 6,530 are employed in Arizona, per BLS OES.