Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Arkansas

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Arkansas was $56,620 -12.1% vs national

Arkansas vs United States

ArkansasUnited States
Median annual$56,620$64,400
Median hourly$27.22$30.96
Employment10,010648,410
Location quotient1.841.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Arkansas) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

What the data says

The median wage in Arkansas is 12.1% below the national median — a difference of about $7,780 per year for a typical worker.

The mean wage of $55,690 sits 1.6% below the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average down.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses salary in Arkansas?

The median annual wage in Arkansas is $56,620 ($27.22 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Arkansas compare to the national average for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?

The Arkansas median of $56,620 is 12.1% lower than the U.S. median of $64,400.

How many licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in Arkansas?

Approximately 10,010 are employed in Arkansas, per BLS OES.