PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Licensed Vocational Nurse PACT- EDRP Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Austin, TX
$51k–$94k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Austin, TX
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Austin area centers on $30.34 per hour, or about $63,100 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.93 and the upper quarter over $34.20. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in Austin. That ranks 112th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 189th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Austin and what they pay.
- $30.34median pay per hour, Austin
- $29–$34typical range per hour
- 3,390licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
LVN - Home Health - Full Time
Enhabit Home Health · Austin, TX
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
LPN or LVN
Brookdale Senior Living · Austin, TX
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Per diemPosted 27 days ago
LVN - Home Health - PRN
Enhabit Home Health · Austin, TX
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Per diemPosted 27 days ago
LVN Home Health - PRN
Enhabit Home Health · Austin, TX
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The metro median is 5% above the Texas statewide median of $28.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 3,390 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.42 | $52,870 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.93 | $60,170 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.34 | $63,100 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $34.20 | $71,140 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.06 | $75,000 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Austin ranks
- 112th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 189th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 24 Texas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Austin
- Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.34 median hour buys what $30.94 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Austin paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,092
- Per year: $54,612
- Per month: $4,551
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Austin
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $176 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,792 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,296 |
Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Austin
CMS lists 15 hospitals in Austin, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Northwest Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| St David's Medical Center Austin, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| North Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St David's South Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Seton Southwest Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Travis County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Travis County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pflugerville, TX | 14 mi | $30.34/hr | 66,819 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 15 mi | $30.34/hr | 78,380 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 47 mi | $29.20/hr | 116,477 |
| Killeen, TX | 54 mi | $29.30/hr | 160,616 |
| Temple, TX | 60 mi | $29.30/hr | 96,267 |
| San Antonio, TX | 74 mi | $29.20/hr | 1,526,656 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Texas · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Texas
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Austin
Austin city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Austin, TX?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $30.34 per hour, about $63,100 a year. The middle half earn between $28.93 and $34.20 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Austin a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 189th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 112th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Austin?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Austin. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Austin.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Austin as a licensed practical nurse?
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Austin in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Travis County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Austin?
The federal per diem benchmark in Austin is $176 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,792 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place licensed practical nurses in Austin?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportAustin, TX · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AccentCarePearland, TX · 15 postings$34.62/ hr$30–$42
- Veterans Health AdministrationSan Antonio, TX · 6 postings$33.11/ hr$20–$45
- CommonSpirit HealthLake Jackson, TX · 4 postings$31.22/ hr$23–$37
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2What they are offering now
Low$25Median$34.56High$42
26 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Texas, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 26 LPN / LVN roles
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