The average salary for a licensed practical nurse in Arizona is around $59,490 per year.
Avg Salary
Licensed practical nurses earn an average yearly salary of $59,490.
Wages typically start from $46,930 and go up to $66,890.
10% below national average Updated in 2021
Licensed practical nurse earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$32.16 per hour
$66,890 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$29.69 per hour
$61,750 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$28.60 per hour
$59,490 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$23.35 per hour
$48,560 per year
10th percentile
Starting level licensed practical nurse earnings begin at:
$22.56 per hour
$46,930 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Licensed practical nurse salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $61,680 |
| California | $61,600 |
| Washington | $61,160 |
| Oregon | $60,240 |
| Rhode Island | $60,240 |
| Massachusetts | $60,190 |
| Connecticut | $60,120 |
| New Jersey | $60,070 |
| Nevada | $59,850 |
| District of Columbia | $59,810 |
| Arizona | $59,490 |
| New Hampshire | $59,380 |
| Colorado | $58,810 |
| Vermont | $58,810 |
| Maryland | $58,760 |
| New Mexico | $57,490 |
| Michigan | $56,310 |
| Delaware | $55,290 |
| Illinois | $52,700 |
| Hawaii | $51,790 |
| New York | $50,410 |
| Texas | $48,520 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,220 |
| Indiana | $48,070 |
| Wyoming | $48,030 |
| Minnesota | $47,970 |
| Utah | $47,940 |
| Maine | $47,900 |
| Wisconsin | $47,750 |
| Idaho | $47,450 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $47,440 |
| North Carolina | $47,340 |
| North Dakota | $47,320 |
| Ohio | $47,270 |
| Virginia | $47,210 |
| Nebraska | $47,140 |
| Florida | $47,000 |
| Iowa | $47,000 |
| Montana | $47,000 |
| Kentucky | $46,950 |
| Georgia | $46,910 |
| South Carolina | $46,820 |
| Kansas | $46,660 |
| Missouri | $46,520 |
| Oklahoma | $46,480 |
| Louisiana | $46,160 |
| Tennessee | $45,970 |
| Arkansas | $45,180 |
| Alabama | $40,120 |
| Mississippi | $38,610 |
| South Dakota | $38,480 |
| West Virginia | $37,790 |
| Guam | $37,670 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,320 |
How do licensed practical nurse salaries compare to similar careers?
Licensed practical nurses earn about the same as related careers in Arizona. On average, they make less than orthotists but more than surgical assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Orthotist salary | $62K |
| Radiologic technologist salary | $62K |
| Midwife salary | $59K |
| Respiratory therapist salary | $61K |
| Cardiovascular technologist salary | $48K |
| Licensed practical nurse salary | $59K |
| Surgical technologist salary | $59K |
| Physical therapist assistant salary | $59K |
| Ophthalmic medical technologist salary | $46K |
| Surgical assistant salary | $46K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)