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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$27.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,650/year ($3,804/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,010 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $56,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,650 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $56,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,614 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,331 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$2,024 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,650 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,804 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Arkansas?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Arkansas is $56,620 per year ($27.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,550 and $61,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $56,620, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $45,650 per year ($3,804 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 10,010 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.