AZ · Flagstaff · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Flagstaff, AZ

Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Flagstaff area centers on $36.81 per hour, or about $76,560 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.85 and the upper quarter over $37.50. That ranks 25th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 9th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Flagstaff. The free report below lists employers near Flagstaff and what they pay.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Flagstaff, AZ

The metro median is 3% above the Arizona statewide median of $35.59 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 40 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Flagstaff metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.16).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.13$60,5903% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.85$64,1703% above U.S. median
Median$36.81$76,56023% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.50$78,00025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$42.77$88,96043% above U.S. median

How Flagstaff ranks

  • 25th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 9th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 6 Arizona metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Flagstaff

  • Overall prices in Flagstaff run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 9% above the U.S. average (index 109.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.81 median hour buys what $36.69 buys at the national price level, 22% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,325
  • Per year: $66,258
  • Per month: $5,522

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Flagstaff metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Flagstaff

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$133
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,491
13-week assignment$19,383

Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Arizona

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Hospitals in Flagstaff

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flagstaff, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Flagstaff Medical Center
Flagstaff, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Guidance Center
Flagstaff, AZ
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Coconino County

HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Coconino County (3 geographic, 2 population-group, 11 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Prescott Valley, AZ57 mi$36.22/hr51,440
Peoria, AZ104 mi$35.90/hr199,924
Scottsdale, AZ105 mi$35.90/hr246,170
Phoenix, AZ115 mi$35.90/hr1,673,164
Surprise, AZ115 mi$35.90/hr167,564
Glendale, AZ119 mi$35.90/hr258,143

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Arizona · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arizona

Arizona is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Arizona license by endorsement.

Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arizona state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Flagstaff

Flagstaff city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Flagstaff, AZ?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Flagstaff metro area have a median pay of $36.81 per hour, about $76,560 a year. The middle half earn between $30.85 and $37.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Flagstaff a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Flagstaff ranks 9th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 25th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses work in Flagstaff?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flagstaff, led by Flagstaff Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Flagstaff as a licensed practical nurse?

Arizona is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Arizona license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Flagstaff in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Coconino County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Flagstaff?

The federal per diem benchmark in Flagstaff is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Mayo ClinicScottsdale, AZ · 4 postings$32.92/ hr$27–$39
  • AmedisysPhoenix, AZ · 2 postings$31.12/ hr$30–$33
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51

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2What they are offering now

Low$27Median$32.92High$39

7 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Arizona, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Practical Nurse (Outpatient)Permanent
    $54k–$70k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Luke AFB, AZ · posted today
  2. Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care, Phoenix - LPNPermanent
    $26.52–$39.32/ hour
    Mayo Clinic · Phoenix, AZ · posted yesterday

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