AR · Rogers · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Rogers, AR

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Rogers area earn a median of $28.57 per hour, about $59,430 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $25.02 and $30.59. That ranks 229th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 165th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Rogers. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rogers.

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Rogers, AR

The metro median is 16% above the Arkansas statewide median of $24.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 1,290 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area, 4.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.60$42,85031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$25.02$52,04017% below U.S. median
Median$28.57$59,4305% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$30.59$63,6302% above U.S. median
Top 10%$32.84$68,31010% above U.S. median

How Rogers ranks

  • 229th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 165th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Arkansas 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.

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What your pay buys in Rogers

  • Overall prices in Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.57 median hour buys what $31.27 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.

Estimate your Rogers paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,029
  • Per year: $51,426
  • Per month: $4,286

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

Travel assignment per diem in Rogers

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Arkansas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Rogers as they open.

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Clinic LPN

CommonSpirit Health · Hot Springs, AR

$20.36–$28.76/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 89588304080
New this week
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Hospitals in Rogers

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas
Rogers, AR
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Benton County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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
Bentonville, AR5 mi$28.57/hr61,791
Springdale, AR9 mi$28.57/hr89,368
Joplin, MO56 mi$27.31/hr53,605
Fort Smith, AR68 mi$24.51/hr90,507
Springfield, MO77 mi$27.79/hr170,596
Broken Arrow, OK93 mi$28.56/hr122,756

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Arkansas · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arkansas

Arkansas 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 Arkansas license by endorsement.

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

Arkansas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Rogers

Rogers city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Rogers, AR?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area have a median pay of $28.57 per hour, about $59,430 a year. The middle half earn between $25.02 and $30.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers ranks 165th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 229th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses work in Rogers?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rogers, led by Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arkansas license to work in Rogers as a licensed practical nurse?

Arkansas 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 Arkansas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Rogers in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton 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 Rogers?

The federal per diem benchmark in Rogers is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Rogers?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
  • CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
  • Boston Medical CenterMassachusetts · 3 postings$40.82/ hr$33–$48
  • Veterans Health AdministrationSan Francisco, CA · 8 postings$39.44/ hr$27–$57

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Low$22Median$31.53High$42

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3Open now: 1 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Clinic LPNPermanent
    $20.36–$28.76/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Hot Springs, AR · posted 3 days ago

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