Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $56,740 -9% vs national
Median hourly $27.28
10th percentile $46,120
90th percentile $67,000
Employed locally 1,620
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,120
    25th
    $50,740
    50th (median)
    $56,740
    75th
    $60,800
    90th
    $67,000

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 96% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,100
    Midland, TX $61,990
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,930
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,700
    Killeen-Temple, TX $60,940
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,740

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,790
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,160
    Pharmacists $131,390
    Nurse Practitioners $126,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in El Paso, TX is $27.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.12 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in El Paso, TX is 9% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in El Paso?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $46,120 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,740.