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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Arizona (2026)
$37.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,524/year ($5,127/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,530 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Arizona (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $77,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,524 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $77,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,125 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,896 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,524 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,524 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,127 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Arizona?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Arizona is $77,070 per year ($37.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,770 and $81,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $77,070, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $61,524 per year ($5,127 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 6,530 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.