Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Tucson

Licensed practical nurses in Tucson earn an average of $56,680 per year (or $27.25 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Tucson, AZ
9% higher than the national average
$56,680
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Tucson licensed practical nurses earn 9% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in Tucson, AZ

10%
$45,540
MEDIAN
$59,250
90%
$66,890
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $66,890 $32
75th Percentile $59,850 $28
Median $59,250 $28
25th Percentile $47,220 $22

80% of Tucson LPNs earn between $45,540 and $66,890.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Tucson

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Tucson, AZ
$60,426
Overall Average
Tucson, AZ
$56,680

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Tucson LPNs earn about $60,426 per year. Cost-of-living in Tucson is 6% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Arizona for licensed practical nurses

Prescott, AZ $59,110 per year
Phoenix, AZ $58,540 per year
Flagstaff, AZ $58,110 per year
Yuma, AZ $57,830 per year
Sierra Vista, AZ $53,860 per year
Lake Havasu City, AZ $53,020 per year

Arizona nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Prescott, where the average LPNs salary is $59,110 and 250 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Phoenix area comes in second, with a $58,540 average LPN salary and 4,120 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Tucson, AZ?

Nurse Practitioner $114,720 per year
Nurse Midwife $111,920 per year
Physical Therapist $91,880 per year
Dental Hygienist $80,450 per year
Registered Nurse $78,820 per year
Pharmacy Technician $39,120 per year

At a $56,680 average annual salary, LPNs in Tucson tend to earn less than nurse practitioners ($114,720), nurse midwives ($111,920), physical therapists ($91,880), dental hygienists ($80,450), and registered nurses ($78,820). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($39,120).

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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