Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Houston, TX
Median pay, Houston metro
$63,670/year
about $30.61 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $59,930 – $72,000
Half of licensed practical nurses in the Houston metro area earn more than $63,670 a year and half earn less. That's 1% lower than the national median of $64,400, and ranks #24 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $51,850 | $24.93 |
| 25th | $59,930 | $28.81 |
| Median (50th) | $63,670 | $30.61 |
| 75th | $72,000 | $34.62 |
| 90th (top earners) | $77,910 | $37.46 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a licensed practical nurse job in the Houston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $59,930 ($28.81/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $59,930 to $72,000 ($28.81 to $34.62/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $72,000 ($34.62/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Night, weekend and holiday differentials can add a lot. Ask for the exact rates.
- Pay often differs between nursing homes, hospitals, clinics and home health, so compare like with like.
- Agency and travel LPN jobs pay more per hour but usually come with fewer benefits.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Houston metro. Occupation: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.