Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Texas

$28,080 $91,127
10th pct Median: $52,981 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$28,080
25th Percentile$38,146
50th (Median)$52,981
75th Percentile$73,114
90th (Top Earners)$91,127
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Texas median salary of $52,981 for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses has the purchasing power of approximately $56,183 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Texas's lower cost of living (COL index: 94.3) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in Texas?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Texas earn a median annual salary of $52,981 per year ($25.47/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $54,620.
Is Texas a good state for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
Texas pays slightly below the national average for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses. Cost of living in Texas is lower average (COL index: 94.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Texas?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 94.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $52,981 salary in Texas has the purchasing power of approximately $56,183 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Texas increase real purchasing power.
How does Texas compare to neighboring states for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Texas

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $322,234
2 Radiologists $300,622
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $297,033
4 Neurologists $286,732
5 Surgeons, All Other $285,684
6 Psychiatrists $242,304
7 Physicians, Pathologists $236,602
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $236,040
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Texas

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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