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Licensed practical nurse salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$34.57
same
as national average
Average $34.57
Low $25.57
High $46.74

The average salary for a licensed practical nurse is $34.57 per hour in Houston, TX and $8,062 overtime per year.126 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Licensed Practical Nurse job openings in Houston, TX

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Outpatient Licensed Practical ...
Fresenius Medical Care3.3out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Licensed Practical Nurse in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
FOCAL POINT MEDICAL STAFFING
 
$124,800per year
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DataAnnotation
 
$114,400per year
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MorningStar Senior Living
 
$114,000per year
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GHR Healthcare
 
$112,320per year
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Centurion Health
 
$112,060per year
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Salazi Medical Clinic
 
$105,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Licensed Practical Nurses near Houston, TX

  1. Lubbock, TX
    $37.28 per hour
  2. Denton, TX
    $36.05 per hour
  3. Fort Worth, TX
    $35.31 per hour
  4. Houston, TX
    $34.57 per hour
  5. Abilene, TX
    $33.95 per hour

Where can a Licensed Practical Nurse earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Licensed Practical Nurse get paid in Houston, TX?

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

Job openings
Average $31.63 per hour