Texas, TX · 2026
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Texas (2026)
Average across 13 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$65,904
per year
State Median
$63,300
per year
vs National Average
-2%
national avg: $67,050
25th %ile
$57,992
Entry
Average
$65,904
State avg
75th %ile
$74,731
Senior
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary by City in Texas
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $74,291 | +13% | +5% |
| Plano, TX | $69,866 | +6% | +5% |
| Dallas, TX | $68,659 | +4% | +5% |
| Irving, TX | $68,256 | +4% | +5% |
| Arlington, TX | $68,256 | +4% | +5% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $67,854 | +3% | +5% |
| Garland, TX | $66,647 | +1% | +5% |
| Houston, TX | $66,245 | +1% | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX | $64,233 | -3% | +5% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $62,222 | -6% | +5% |
| El Paso, TX | $60,613 | -8% | +5% |
| Lubbock, TX | $60,210 | -9% | +5% |
| Laredo, TX | $59,406 | -10% | +5% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries stack up across Texas cities.