Fort Smith, AR-OK
All-industry
Estimated employment1,050
Employment RSE7.00
Mean wage$19.97
Mean RSE1.50
10th percentile wage$15.84
25th percentile wage$17.39
50th percentile wage$19.94
75th percentile wage$22.86
90th percentile wage$24.68
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$19.94 $25.75  -$5.81
2019$19.54+2.1%$25.23 +2.1%-$5.69
2018$19.09+2.3%$24.65 +2.3%-$5.56
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$19.94 $15.35  $4.59
2019$19.54+2.1%$14.91 +2.9%$4.62
2018$19.09+2.3%$14.48 +3.0%$4.61
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Enid, OK $22.68 140
Tulsa, OK $21.52 2,410
Oklahoma City, OK $21.40 4,340
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Oklahoma City, OK $21.40 4,340
Tulsa, OK $21.52 2,410
Fort Smith, AR-OK $19.94 1,050
Wages in other areas
Note: 202002 Microdata
Publication Date: April 2021