Per diemPosted 29 days ago
Licensed Vocational Nurse PRN , Home Health
AccentCare · Desoto, TX
$36.00–$42.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Dallas, TX
The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Dallas area is $29.77 per hour ($61,930 a year), with the typical range running from $28.32 to $33.23. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Dallas and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 19 hospitals in Dallas. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Dallas.
- $29.77median pay per hour, Dallas
- $28–$33typical range per hour
- 13,490licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near Dallas
Roles in other cities of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area.
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Home Health
AccentCare · Mckinney, TX
$36.00–$42.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
License Vocational Nurse(Ambulatory Care)
Veterans Health Administration · Fort Worth, TX
$53k–$83k/ year
More open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Dallas
2 more open roles from employers in Dallas. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted today
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN - LVN) - Rehabilitation
LifePoint Health · Dallas, TX
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN - LVN) Rehabilitation
LifePoint Health · Dallas, TX
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| AccentCare | 2 | $39 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $32.74 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Dallas, TX
The metro median is 3% above the Texas statewide median of $28.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 13,490 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 3.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.79 | $51,560 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.32 | $58,910 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.77 | $61,930 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $33.23 | $69,120 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.03 | $74,940 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Dallas ranks
- 147th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 283rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Dallas
- Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.77 median hour buys what $28.88 buys at the national price level, 4% below 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 Dallas paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,072
- Per year: $53,586
- Per month: $4,466
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Dallas
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $175 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,785 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,205 |
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 Dallas
CMS lists 19 hospitals in Dallas, 4 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ut Of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. Dallas, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Dallas Va Medical Center (Va North Texas Healthcare System) Dallas, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Medical City Dallas Hospital Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkland Health & Hospital System Dallas, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Dallas County
HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Dallas County (9 population-group, 7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX | 11 mi | $29.77/hr | 150,140 |
| Garland, TX | 11 mi | $29.77/hr | 250,431 |
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 Dallas
Dallas city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Dallas, TX?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $29.77 per hour, about $61,930 a year. The middle half earn between $28.32 and $33.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Dallas a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 283rd of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 147th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Dallas?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Dallas.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Dallas 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 Dallas in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Dallas 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 Dallas?
The federal per diem benchmark in Dallas is $175 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,785 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 Dallas?
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportDallas, 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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
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
- Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home HealthPermanent$71k–$87k/ year
- Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home HealthPermanent$65k–$79k/ year
+ 24 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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