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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$56,620/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.22/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
10,010
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,128 #37 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Arkansas, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Arkansas earn a median of $56,620 per year ($27.22 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $44,670, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $65,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $56,620 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $56,620 is worth about $65,128 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #37 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,670
$21.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$56,620
$27.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$65,020
$31.26/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $56,620 $65,128 —
Texas $62,240 $64,127 −$5,620
Missouri $61,530 $67,752 −$4,910
Tennessee $58,870 $64,080 −$2,250
Oklahoma $58,320 $66,391 −$1,700
Louisiana $57,470 $65,154 −$850
Mississippi $50,220 $57,755 +$6,400

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Arkansas?

Licensed practical nurses in Arkansas earn a median of $56,620 per year ($27.22 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $56,620, Arkansas pays 12% below the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 10,010 work in the state.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) salary in other states

Washington · $83,150 Alaska · $80,800 Oregon · $80,470 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110 Arizona · $77,070 Nevada · $76,160 District of Columbia · $75,740 New Jersey · $75,160 Illinois · $75,000

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