Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Texas
Licensed Practical Nurses in Texas earn a median of $62,240 a year, or $29.92 an hour. That ranks Texas #34 of 51 states and is $2,160 less than the national median.
- Median / year
- $62,240
- Median / hour
- $29.92
- Employed
- 57,560
- National rank
- #34of 51
Pay range in Texas
Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Texas metro area
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $64,580 | 3,620 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $64,370 | 12,590 |
| Midland, TX | $64,240 | 280 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $63,670 | 10,730 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $63,390 | 1,190 |
| Odessa, TX | $62,490 | 320 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $62,280 | 5,970 |
| Waco, TX | $62,070 | 780 |
| Amarillo, TX | $61,330 | 660 |
| Abilene, TX | $60,950 | 510 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $60,460 | 380 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $60,330 | 550 |
| Longview, TX | $60,190 | 650 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $60,020 | 480 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,810 | 990 |
| Tyler, TX | $59,550 | 810 |
| San Angelo, TX | $59,340 | 330 |
| El Paso, TX | $58,770 | 1,750 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $58,590 | 950 |
| Lubbock, TX | $58,510 | 1,080 |
| Victoria, TX | $58,130 | 340 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $57,370 | 440 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $57,250 | 160 |
| Laredo, TX | $56,850 | 490 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $56,250 | 1,260 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $56,250 | 1,860 |
FAQ
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Texas?
The median annual wage is $62,240 ($29.92 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $2,160 below the U.S. median of $64,400.
What do entry-level LPNs make in Texas?
The lowest-paid 10% of Texas LPNs earned $48,910 or less ($23.52/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.
Where do LPNs earn the most in Texas?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX has the highest metro median at $64,580.
How many LPNs work in Texas?
About 57,560 LPNs were employed in Texas in May 2025.