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 61% lower than the US average of $31.62.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$19.59/hour
Arkansas
61% lower than the US average.
$31.62/hour
United States
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Arkansas?
Only LPN / LVN reports pay data among Nursing specialties in Arkansas, averaging $27 per hour. LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $30. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $20 per hour — LPN / LVN earns 36% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| LPN / LVN | $27 | $30 |
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $34 per hour, followed by Illinois ($34) and Kansas ($34). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $20 per hour — Missouri pays 76% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $34 | $35 |
| Illinois | $34 | $35 |
| Kansas | $34 | $38 |
| Texas | $33 | $38 |
| Tennessee | $31 | $36 |
| Oklahoma | $31 | $35 |
| Louisiana | $30 | $35 |
| Kentucky | $26 | $29 |
| Mississippi | $25 | $30 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Arkansas?
TK Health pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $28 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($22). TK Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $35. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $20 per hour — TK Health pays 40% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $28 | $35 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $22 | $22 |
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Correctional LPN / LVN
- 801 Locust St
- Conway, AR
$26-28/hour
Correctional LPN / LVN
- 1600 E Booth Rd
- Searcy, AR
$26-27/hour
Correctional LPN / LVN
- 1809 N Rockingchair Rd
- Paragould, AR
$25-26/hour
Correctional LPN / LVN
- 735 South Neeley St
- Benton, AR
$25-26/hour
Correctional LPN / LVN
- 3 Emergency Ln
- Russellville, AR
$25-26/hour
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