Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Phoenix, AZ
Median pay, Phoenix metro
$78,080/year
about $37.54 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $67,690 – $82,500
Half of licensed practical nurses in the Phoenix metro area earn more than $78,080 a year and half earn less. That's 21% higher than the national median of $64,400, and ranks #9 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $62,720 | $30.15 |
| 25th | $67,690 | $32.54 |
| Median (50th) | $78,080 | $37.54 |
| 75th | $82,500 | $39.66 |
| 90th (top earners) | $93,750 | $45.07 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a licensed practical nurse job in the Phoenix metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $67,690 ($32.54/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $67,690 to $82,500 ($32.54 to $39.66/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $82,500 ($39.66/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Night, weekend and holiday differentials can add a lot. Ask for the exact rates.
- Pay often differs between nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and home health, so compare like with like.
- Agency and travel LPN jobs pay more per hour but usually come with fewer benefits.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Phoenix metro. Occupation: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.