Licensed Practical Nurse salary in San Antonio, TX
Median pay, San Antonio metro
$62,280/year
about $29.94 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $58,070 – $68,560
Half of licensed practical nurses in the San Antonio metro area earn more than $62,280 a year and half earn less. That's 3% lower than the national median of $64,400, and ranks #28 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $50,320 | $24.19 |
| 25th | $58,070 | $27.92 |
| Median (50th) | $62,280 | $29.94 |
| 75th | $68,560 | $32.96 |
| 90th (top earners) | $77,360 | $37.19 |
*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 San Antonio metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $58,070 ($27.92/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $58,070 to $68,560 ($27.92 to $32.96/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $68,560 ($32.96/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, San Antonio 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.