Lpn Salary In Houston Texas

The average LPN salary in Houston, Texas is $56,000 annually. The median salary is $52,600 per year.

LPNs in Texas earn $1,200 more than the national average for LPNs.

The best-paying area for LPNs in Texas is Houston / Sugar Land / Baytown at $67,000 per year, while the lowest-paying area is Texarkana at $45,000 per year.

Lpn Salary In Houston Texas

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).

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Licensed practical nurse salary range in Houston, TX

10%

$40,500

MEDIAN

$51,160

90%

$64,710

Annual SalaryHourly 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries by State

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

Houston 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Houston, TX Area

Ambulatory Care Manager

 $59.5K – $75.8K per year

 Houston, TX

Assistant Nurse Manager – Operating Room / Surgical

 $70K – $100K per year

 Houston, TX

Case Manager (RN)

 $59.5K – $99K per year

 Houston, TX

Clinical Care Coordinator (RN)

 $59.5K – $100K per year

 Houston, TX

Clinical Educator

 $59.5K – $100K per year

 Houston, TX

Clinical Educator – Critical Care

 $70K – $100K per year

 Houston, TX

Clinical Educator – Emergency

 $70K – $100K per year

 Houston, TX

Clinical Nurse Educator

 $70K – $100K per year

 Houston, TX

Director of Nursing

 $60K – $100K per year

 Houston, TX

Director of Nursing – ICU

 $59.5K – $100K per year

 Houston, TX

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