Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Texas
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,240$29.92 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$57,110 – $68,410Top 10%: $76,140+
Jobs57,5600.98× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $64,370 | $30.95 | 12,590 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $63,670 | $30.61 | 10,730 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $62,280 | $29.94 | 5,970 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $64,580 | $31.05 | 3,620 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $60,450 | $29.06 | 2,050 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $56,250 | $27.04 | 1,860 |
| El Paso, TX | $58,770 | $28.26 | 1,750 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $61,120 | $29.38 | 1,560 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $56,250 | $27.04 | 1,260 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $60,250 | $28.97 | 1,260 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $60,210 | $28.95 | 1,230 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $63,390 | $30.48 | 1,190 |
| Lubbock, TX | $58,510 | $28.13 | 1,080 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $60,630 | $29.15 | 1,080 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,810 | $28.76 | 990 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $58,590 | $28.17 | 950 |
| Tyler, TX | $59,550 | $28.63 | 810 |
| Waco, TX | $62,070 | $29.84 | 780 |
| Amarillo, TX | $61,330 | $29.49 | 660 |
| Longview, TX | $60,190 | $28.94 | 650 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $60,330 | $29.01 | 550 |
| Abilene, TX | $60,950 | $29.30 | 510 |
| Laredo, TX | $56,850 | $27.33 | 490 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $60,020 | $28.85 | 480 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $57,370 | $27.58 | 440 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $60,460 | $29.07 | 380 |
| Victoria, TX | $58,130 | $27.95 | 340 |
| San Angelo, TX | $59,340 | $28.53 | 330 |
| Odessa, TX | $62,490 | $30.04 | 320 |
| Midland, TX | $64,240 | $30.89 | 280 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $59,080 | $28.40 | 280 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $57,250 | $27.52 | 160 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Nebraska · $62,660 Iowa · $62,630 North Dakota · $62,300 Montana · $62,210 Georgia · $62,030 Ohio · $61,950
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $78,630
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Texas?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Texas earned a median of $62,240 a year ($29.92 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $57,110 to $68,410.
Where in Texas do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $64,580.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.