Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $57,550 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.67
10th percentile $45,520
90th percentile $63,760
Employed locally 870
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,520
    25th
    $50,200
    50th (median)
    $57,550
    75th
    $60,540
    90th
    $63,760

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 80% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 20% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,450
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,140
    Physicians, All Other $186,630
    Nurse Practitioners $128,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Tyler, TX is $27.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Tyler, TX is 7.7% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $45,520 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,200.