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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in El Paso, TX
Licensed Practical Nurses in the El Paso area earn a median of $27.28 per hour, about $56,740 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.39 and $29.23. That ranks 311th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 222nd of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for El Paso. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near El Paso.
- $27.28median pay per hour, El Paso
- $24–$29typical range per hour
- 1,620licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 6% below the Texas statewide median of $28.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 1,620 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the El Paso metro area, 4.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.18 | $46,130 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.39 | $50,730 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.28 | $56,740 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $29.23 | $60,800 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $32.21 | $67,000 | 7% above U.S. median |
How El Paso ranks
- 311th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 222nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 19th 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 El Paso
- Overall prices in El Paso run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.28 median hour buys what $30.34 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 El Paso paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$982
- Per year: $49,104
- Per month: $4,092
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the El Paso metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in El Paso
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 El Paso
CMS lists 11 hospitals in El Paso, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center Of El Paso El Paso, TX | Acute care | Other | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc El Paso, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Sierra Medical Center El Paso, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus El Paso, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus El Paso, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus El Paso, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| William Beaumont Amg (Ft Bliss) El Paso, TX | Acute Care - Department of Defense | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
| El Paso Behavioral Health System El Paso, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| El Paso Psychiatric Center El Paso, TX | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in El Paso County
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include El Paso County (1 geographic, 6 population-group, 7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | 39 mi | $29.62/hr | 116,998 |
| Odessa, TX | 240 mi | $28.67/hr | 119,748 |
| Midland, TX | 253 mi | $29.80/hr | 143,687 |
| Tucson, AZ | 261 mi | $34.08/hr | 554,013 |
| Marana, AZ | 278 mi | $35.90/hr | 62,380 |
| Lubbock, TX | 289 mi | $27.33/hr | 272,086 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in El Paso, TX?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the El Paso metro area have a median pay of $27.28 per hour, about $56,740 a year. The middle half earn between $24.39 and $29.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is El Paso a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
El Paso ranks 222nd of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 311th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in El Paso?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in El Paso. Your free report adds named employers and pay near El Paso.
Do I need a Texas license to work in El Paso 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 El Paso in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 14 active primary care shortage designations that include El Paso 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 El Paso?
The federal per diem benchmark in El Paso is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your LPN / LVN pay reportEl Paso, 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
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