How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $30.61 an hour or $5,306 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.61
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 176 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 10,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,850 | $24.93 | |
| 25th | $59,930 | $28.81 | |
| Median | $63,670 | $30.61 | |
| 75th | $72,000 | $34.62 | |
| 90th | $77,910 | $37.46 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| Austin, TX | $64,580 |
| Dallas, TX | $64,370 |
| Midland, TX | $64,240 |
| Killeen, TX | $63,390 |
| Odessa, TX | $62,490 |
| San Antonio, TX | $62,280 |
| Waco, TX | $62,070 |
| Amarillo, TX | $61,330 |
| Abilene, TX | $60,950 |
| Sherman, TX | $60,460 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $60,330 |
| Longview, TX | $60,190 |
| College Station, TX | $60,020 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,810 |
| Tyler, TX | $59,550 |
| San Angelo, TX | $59,340 |
| El Paso, TX | $58,770 |
| Beaumont, TX | $58,590 |
| Lubbock, TX | $58,510 |
| Victoria, TX | $58,130 |
| Texarkana, TX | $57,370 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $57,250 |
| Laredo, TX | $56,850 |
| Brownsville, TX | $56,250 |
| McAllen, TX | $56,250 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $30.61 ($63,670 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $63,670 against $64,400 nationally, 1% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $62,240, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
176 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,910 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.