verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$77,070/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.05/hr
▲ 20% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
6,530
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$76,552 #5 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Arizona, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Arizona earn a median of $77,070 per year ($37.05 per hour), which is 20% above the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $61,050, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $89,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $77,070 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $77,070 is worth about $76,552 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #5 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,050
$29.35/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,070
$37.05/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$89,850
$43.20/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $77,070 $76,552
California $79,750 $72,029 −$2,680
Nevada $76,160 $76,176 +$910
Utah $63,230 $63,957 +$13,840
New Mexico $59,330 $64,341 +$17,740

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Arizona: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Arizona?

Licensed practical nurses in Arizona earn a median of $77,070 per year ($37.05 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Arizona pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $77,070, Arizona pays 20% above the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 6,530 work in the state.

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