Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Houston, TX
Updated
The median licensed practical nurse in the Houston area earns $63,670 a year ($30.61 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($64,400) and 2% above the Texas median ($62,240). Half of the 10,730 licensed practical nurses there earn between $59,930 and $72,000.
| Annual pay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,850 | $48,910 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $59,930 | $57,110 | $59,000 |
| Median | $63,670 | $62,240 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $72,000 | $68,410 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $77,910 | $76,140 | $83,440 |
| Average | $65,290 | $62,770 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 10,730 | 57,560 | 648,410 |
Houston, TX ranks 38th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
Paid less than $63,670? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payLicensed practical nurse pay in other cities
- Austin, TX: $64,580
- Dallas, TX: $64,370
- San Antonio, TX: $62,280
- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- All cities
Similar jobs in Houston, TX
- Pharmacy Technician: $46,400
- Radiologic Technologist: $80,780
- Registered Nurse: $99,830
- Nurse Practitioner: $134,560
- Pharmacist: $140,470
- Physical Therapist: $107,700
- All jobs in Houston, TX
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.