Average Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$1,335/week

The average salary for a Travel Licensed Practical Nurse in Texas is $1,335 per week. This is 12% lower than the US average of $1,499.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 124 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$1,335/week

Texas

12% lower than the US average.

$1,499/week

United States

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

Only Palestine, Texas reports pay data for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses, averaging $1,700 per week. Palestine, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,910. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,335 per week — Palestine, Texas pays 27% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Palestine, Texas$1,700$1,910
What type of Travel LPN / LVN Nurses make the most money in Texas?

LPN / LVN earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Texas, averaging $1,172 per week, followed by Skilled Nursing ($1,115). LPN / LVN also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,679. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,335 per week — LPN / LVN earns 12% less.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LPN / LVN$1,172$1,679
Skilled Nursing$1,115$1,485
How does the pay for Travel LPN / LVN Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $1,541 per week, followed by Colorado ($1,470) and Kansas ($1,436). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,404. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,335 per week — Missouri pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Missouri$1,541$1,950
Colorado$1,470$2,404
Kansas$1,436$1,994
Arkansas$1,429$1,679
Tennessee$1,428$2,100
Nebraska$1,407$2,199
Oklahoma$1,399$1,555
New Mexico$1,371$2,182
Louisiana$1,368$2,015
Mississippi$1,205$1,734
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Texas?

Bestica pays Travel Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $2,200 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses - Allied ($1,989) and Encode INC ($1,840). For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Licensed Practical Nurses is $1,335 per week — Bestica pays 65% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bestica$2,200$2,200
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$1,989$1,989
Encode INC$1,840$1,840
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969$1,819$1,819
OneStaff Medical$1,705$1,705
AB Staffing Solutions$1,632$1,632
Healthcare Support$1,617$1,679
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$1,544$1,544
LifePoint$1,498$1,508
GetMed Staffing, Inc.$1,486$1,861

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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