SOC 29-2061 · Arkansas

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Arkansas

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Arkansas earn the most in Fayetteville (average $60,540 a year) and the least in Jonesboro ($52,810), across the 5 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses average at $55,690 and the median at $56,620 for 10,010 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,050.

$61Khighest: Fayetteville
$53Klowest: Jonesboro
5,740jobs in these metros
5metro areas
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses average salary by city in Arkansas

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Fayetteville$60,540$61,970$57,340$49,07291
Little Rock$57,740$59,240$51,410$46,92589
Hot Springs$55,340$56,120$49,440$45,08686
Fort Smith$55,110$55,880$50,550$44,90986
Jonesboro$52,810$50,980$49,250$43,14786

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in other states

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary by city and state

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