Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Arizona
Licensed practical nurses in Arizona earn an average of $57,800 per year (or $27.79 per hour).
Arizona licensed practical nurses earn 11% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).
Licensed practical nurse salary range in Arizona
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $66,890 | $32 |
| 75th Percentile | $61,750 | $29 |
| Median | $59,490 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,560 | $23 |
80% of Arizona LPNs earn between $46,930 and $66,890.
Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Arizona
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Arizona LPNs earn about $58,324 per year. Cost-of-living in Arizona is 0% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Arizona?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $173,460 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $121,530 per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,910 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $94,700 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,860 per year |
| Registered Nurse | $81,600 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $39,240 per year |
At a $57,800 average annual salary, LPNs in Arizona tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($173,460), nurse midwives ($121,530), nurse practitioners ($119,910), physical therapists ($94,700), dental hygienists ($83,860), and registered nurses ($81,600). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($39,240).
More about licensed practical nurses
Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.
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