Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Houston

Licensed practical nurses in Houston earn an average of $52,960 per year (or $25.46 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Houston, TX
2% higher than the national average
$52,960
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Houston licensed practical nurses earn 2% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in Houston, TX

10%
$40,500
MEDIAN
$51,160
90%
$64,710
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $64,710 $31
75th Percentile $59,150 $28
Median $51,160 $24
25th Percentile $47,600 $22

80% of Houston LPNs earn between $40,500 and $64,710.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Houston

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Houston, TX
$52,907
Overall Average
Houston, TX
$52,960

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Houston LPNs earn about $52,907 per year. Cost-of-living in Houston is 0% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Texas for licensed practical nurses

Midland, TX $54,520 per year
Dallas, TX $53,440 per year
Austin, TX $52,800 per year
New Braunfels, TX $51,330 per year
Odessa, TX $49,450 per year
Killeen, TX $48,920 per year
Waco, TX $48,500 per year
Tyler, TX $48,430 per year
Sherman, TX $48,210 per year
Corpus Christi, TX $48,040 per year

Texas nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Midland, where the average LPNs salary is $54,520 and 410 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Dallas area comes in second, with a $53,440 average LPN salary and 14,790 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Houston, TX?

Nurse Anesthetist $203,990 per year
Nurse Practitioner $123,810 per year
Physical Therapist $101,550 per year
Nurse Midwife $87,460 per year
Registered Nurse $83,890 per year
Dental Hygienist $78,030 per year
Pharmacy Technician $39,990 per year

At a $52,960 average annual salary, LPNs in Houston tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($203,990), nurse practitioners ($123,810), physical therapists ($101,550), nurse midwives ($87,460), registered nurses ($83,890), and dental hygienists ($78,030). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($39,990).

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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