Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Dallas

Licensed practical nurses in Dallas earn an average of $53,440 per year (or $25.69 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Dallas, TX
3% higher than the national average
$53,440
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Dallas licensed practical nurses earn 3% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in Dallas, TX

10%
$42,260
MEDIAN
$51,280
90%
$65,480
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $65,480 $31
75th Percentile $58,940 $28
Median $51,280 $24
25th Percentile $48,240 $23

80% of Dallas LPNs earn between $42,260 and $65,480.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Dallas

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Dallas, TX
$50,846
Overall Average
Dallas, TX
$53,440

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Dallas LPNs earn about $50,846 per year. Cost-of-living in Dallas is 5% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Texas for licensed practical nurses

Midland, TX $54,520 per year
The Woodlands, TX $52,960 per year
Round Rock, TX $52,800 per year
New Braunfels, TX $51,330 per year
Odessa, TX $49,450 per year
Killeen, TX $48,920 per year
Waco, TX $48,500 per year
Tyler, TX $48,430 per year
Sherman, TX $48,210 per year
Corpus Christi, TX $48,040 per year

Texas nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Midland, where the average LPNs salary is $54,520 and 410 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The The Woodlands area comes in second, with a $52,960 average LPN salary and 12,200 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Dallas, TX?

Nurse Anesthetist $198,250 per year
Nurse Practitioner $115,510 per year
Physical Therapist $96,980 per year
Nurse Midwife $92,740 per year
Registered Nurse $82,260 per year
Dental Hygienist $75,660 per year
Pharmacy Technician $38,880 per year

At a $53,440 average annual salary, LPNs in Dallas tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($198,250), nurse practitioners ($115,510), physical therapists ($96,980), nurse midwives ($92,740), registered nurses ($82,260), and dental hygienists ($75,660). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($38,880).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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