Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Texas

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Texas?

The highest paying employer in Texas for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs is Core Medical-Perm, paying up to $33/hr. This is 31% higher than the average pay for Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Texas.

Q: What cities in Texas pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?

Stanton is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs, paying up to $30/hr. This is 9% higher than the average pay for Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Midland, paying up to $30/hr, Richardson, paying up to $32/hr, and Irving, paying up to $32/hr.

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Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$22.77/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Texas is $22.77 per hour. This is 47% lower than the US average of $33.43.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$22.77/hour

Texas

47% lower than the US average.

$33.43/hour

United States

What cities in Texas pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Arlington, Texas	$25	$32

What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Texas?

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
LPN / LVN	$34	$36

How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Missouri	$34	$38
Tennessee	$31	$34
Oklahoma	$28	$29
Colorado	$26	$31
Louisiana	$19	$24

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Texas?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$33	$33
CoreCivic	$32	$32
Elara Caring	$32	$32
Family First Homecare	$28	$28
TK Health	$28	$28

Last updated on March 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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