Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary
in East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $47,890–$58,080
- vs U.S. median
- -20%
- Metro rank
- #426 of 443
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $51,580 a year, based on BLS estimates for 680 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% below the U.S. median of $64,400 and 9% below the AR statewide median of $56,620. It ranks #426 of 443 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE680 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in other AR metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $61,970 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $59,240 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $56,120 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $55,880 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $54,460 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $53,150 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $52,250 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $50,980 |
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Questions
What is the average Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $51,580 a year (May 2025). Half of the 680 jobs pay between $47,890 and $58,080. The 10th percentile is $40,840 and the 90th is $61,570.
Is East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
That is 20% below the U.S. median of $64,400 and 9% below the AR statewide median of $56,620. It ranks #426 of 443 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make an hour in East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area?
About $24.80 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $51,580 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.02–$27.92 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.