SOC 29-2061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — Texas
Texas · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Texas is $62,240 per year, close to the national median of $64,400 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Texas is $62,240 per year, close to the national median of $64,400 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $57,110 and $68,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,910 and the ninetieth at $76,140.
The area has 57,560 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.1 of every thousand jobs. Texas ranks number 34th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $64,580. Of the 794 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 331st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,910 | −24.1% |
| 25th | $57,110 | −11.3% |
| Median (50th) | $62,240 | −3.4% |
| 75th | $68,410 | +6.2% |
| 90th | $76,140 | +18.2% |
| Mean | $62,770 | −2.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $64,580 | 3,620 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $64,370 | 12,590 | |
| 3 | Midland | $64,240 | 280 | |
| 4 | Houston | $63,670 | 10,730 | |
| 5 | Killeen | $63,390 | 1,190 | |
| 6 | Odessa | $62,490 | 320 | |
| 7 | San Antonio | $62,280 | 5,970 | |
| 8 | Waco | $62,070 | 780 | |
| 9 | Amarillo | $61,330 | 660 | |
| 10 | Abilene | $60,950 | 510 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $62,240 goes as far as $64,099 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,099US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,240 a year, 3.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,910 to $76,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 57,560 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $64,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Texas?
The median annual wage is $62,240, or $29.92 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,400, so pay in Texas is 3.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Texas earns more than $76,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $64,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 57,560 jobs in this occupation in Texas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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