Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Texas
Licensed practical nurses in Texas earn an average of $50,220 per year (or $24.15 per hour).
Texas licensed practical nurses earn 3% lower than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).
Licensed practical nurse salary range in Texas
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $61,010 | $29 |
| 75th Percentile | $57,610 | $27 |
| Median | $48,520 | $23 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,170 | $22 |
80% of Texas LPNs earn between $37,310 and $61,010.
Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Texas
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Texas LPNs earn about $50,472 per year. Cost-of-living in Texas is 0% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Texas?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $197,540 per year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $117,890 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $98,340 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $85,030 per year |
| Registered Nurse | $79,120 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $77,590 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $38,330 per year |
At a $50,220 average annual salary, LPNs in Texas tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($197,540), nurse practitioners ($117,890), physical therapists ($98,340), nurse midwives ($85,030), registered nurses ($79,120), and dental hygienists ($77,590). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($38,330).
More about licensed practical nurses
Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.
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