Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Arkansas
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$19.59/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Arkansas is $19.59 per hour. This is 72% lower than the US average of $33.71.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$19.59/hour
Arkansas
72% lower than the US average.
$33.71/hour
United States
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Illinois ($34) and Tennessee ($30). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $37. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $20 per hour — Kansas pays 80% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $35 | $37 |
| Illinois | $34 | $35 |
| Tennessee | $30 | $34 |
| Oklahoma | $29 | $33 |
| Missouri | $21 | $26 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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