How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Texas?
$62,240a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Texas. That is $29.92 an hour or $5,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.92
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 57,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,910Median: $62,240Highest 10%: $76,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,910 | $23.51 | |
| 25th | $57,110 | $27.46 | |
| Median | $62,240 | $29.92 | |
| 75th | $68,410 | $32.89 | |
| 90th | $76,140 | $36.61 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $64,580 |
| Dallas, TX | $64,370 |
| Midland, TX | $64,240 |
| Houston, TX | $63,670 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 31. Nebraska | $62,660 |
| 32. Iowa | $62,630 |
| 33. North Dakota | $62,300 |
| 34. Texas | $62,240 |
| 35. Montana | $62,210 |
| 36. Georgia | $62,030 |
| 37. Ohio | $61,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $29.92 ($62,240 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $62,240 against $64,400 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Texas ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $64,580 a year.
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.