Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$31.36/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Texas is $31.36 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $32.80.

Last updated on July 14, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$31.36/hour

Texas

5% lower than the US average.

$32.80/hour

United States

What cities in Texas pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Irving, Texas$25$32
Arlington, Texas$25$32
What type of LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Texas?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
LPN / LVN$29$35
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Missouri$33$35
Oklahoma$30$37
Colorado$26$31
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Texas?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CoreCivic$31$32
Cook Children’s Health Care System$30$31
Jet Health$29$29
Adecco QIA$28$28
TK Health$28$28
Elara Caring$27$32
Children's Health (Dallas)$23$23

Last updated on July 14, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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