Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Arkansas
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Arkansas have a median of $56,620 a year, below the national $64,400 (−12%); the state ranks 48th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 30% more than the median across all occupations in Arkansas ($43,630). Among neighbouring states, Texas, Missouri, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Louisiana pay more (up to $62,240 in Texas) and Mississippi pays less (down to $50,220 in Mississippi). Arkansas employs 10,010 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 7.68 per 1,000 jobs, the 21st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.84 means the occupation is more concentrated in Arkansas than nationally.
Arkansas vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Arkansas | Hourly | $21.48 | $23.82 | $27.22 | $29.43 | $31.26 | $26.77 | 10,010 | 7.68 | 1.84 |
| Annual | $44,670 | $49,550 | $56,620 | $61,220 | $65,020 | $55,690 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.91 | $28.37 | $30.96 | $36.55 | $40.12 | $32.24 | 648,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,740 | $59,000 | $64,400 | $76,030 | $83,440 | $67,050 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 48th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 21st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.84
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.68
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Arkansas's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Arkansas
7 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Arkansas publish a row for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $29.79 | $61,970 | $48,610 | $70,960 | 1,270 | 4.61 | 1.11 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $28.48 | $59,240 | $46,550 | $68,980 | 2,470 | 6.89 | 1.65 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $28.43 | $59,140 | $41,130 | $68,410 | 2,980 | 4.87 | 1.17 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $27.58 | $57,370 | $46,900 | $68,700 | 440 | 7.70 | 1.85 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $26.98 | $56,120 | $46,930 | $64,120 | 410 | 10.55 | 2.53 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $26.86 | $55,880 | $47,950 | $61,140 | 960 | 10.06 | 2.41 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $24.51 | $50,980 | $40,400 | $61,910 | 630 | 10.40 | 2.49 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $26.19 | $54,460 | $44,590 | $61,630 | 780 | 9.05 | 2.17 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $25.55 | $53,150 | $38,890 | $63,990 | 1,190 | 10.15 | 2.43 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $25.12 | $52,250 | $40,600 | $62,100 | 1,380 | 11.56 | 2.77 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $24.80 | $51,580 | $40,840 | $61,570 | 680 | 10.01 | 2.40 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Arkansas wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Arkansas estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.