Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 1,010.
  • LPNs in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $40,010 per year or $19.24 per hour.
  • The percentage of Arkansas LPNs who work in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #10 in Arkansas for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Arkansas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #513 in the nation for salary and #499 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #152 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Arkansas

South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs earn an average of $40,010 or $19.24 per hour which is 7% less than the Arkansas average salary of $43,040.

AverageSouth Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaArkansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$19.24$20.69-7.01%
Annual Salary$40,010$43,040-7.04%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs earn an average of $40,010 or $19.24 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageSouth Arkansas Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$19.24$24.93-22.82%
Annual Salary$40,010$51,850-22.84%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $46,823 which compares to the Arkansas average annual salary of $43,040. per year.

Cost-of-living in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Arkansas average, which means South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Arkansas average.

  • Arkansas average salary is $43,040.
  • Arkansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,262.
  • South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $40,010.
  • South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $46,823.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area$40,01085.45%$46,823
Arkansas$43,04089.18%$48,262
U.S.$51,850$51,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of LPNs earn between $36,710 and $45,910 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $47,000, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $29,320, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year101Under $29,320
15%2 – 4 years152$29,320 – $36,710
25%5 – 9 years252$36,710 – $37,030
25%10 – 14 years252$37,030 – $45,910
15%15 – 20 years152$37,030 – $47,000
10%20+ years101Above $47,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $40,010, South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($117,110), Registered Nurses ($58,950), and Nursing Instructors ($50,200).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($26,690).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$117,110
Registered Nurses$58,950
Nursing Instructors $50,200
LPNs$40,010
Nursing Assistants$26,690
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area is 1,010.

LPNs earn an average of $40,010 per year or $19.24 per hour in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs earn an average of $46,823 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Practitioners($117,110), Registered Nurses($58,950), Nursing Instructors ($50,200).


Additional Salary Reports for LPNs in Arkansas cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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