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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in League City, TX
Pay for licensed practical nurses in the League City area centers on $29.66 per hour, or about $61,700 a year. The lower quarter earns under $27.61 and the upper quarter over $33.17. The CMS hospital directory lists 51 hospitals in the League City metro area. That ranks 154th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 238th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near League City.
- $29.66median pay per hour, Houston
- $28–$33typical range per hour
- 11,260licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near League City
Roles in other cities of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area.
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LVN Clinical Support Specialist - Home Health
AccentCare · Houston, TX
$70k–$74k/ year
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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 11,260 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 3.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.46 | $50,880 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.61 | $57,430 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.66 | $61,700 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $33.17 | $68,990 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.03 | $74,940 | 20% above U.S. median |
How League City ranks
- 154th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 238th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 League City
- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.66 median hour buys what $30.07 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 League City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,068
- Per year: $53,388
- Per month: $4,449
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in League City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $117 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,337 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,381 |
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 the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area
CMS lists 51 hospitals in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, 13 of the 25 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital Sugar Land, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 Galveston County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Galveston County (1 geographic, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena, TX | 12 mi | $29.66/hr | 149,617 |
| Texas City, TX | 14 mi | $29.66/hr | 57,875 |
| Beaumont, TX | 71 mi | $27.42/hr | 112,893 |
| Port Arthur, TX | 78 mi | $27.42/hr | 55,799 |
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 League City, TX?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $29.66 per hour, about $61,700 a year. The middle half earn between $27.61 and $33.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is League City a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 238th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 154th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in League City?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near League City.
Do I need a Texas license to work in League City 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 League City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Galveston 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 League City?
The federal per diem benchmark in League City is $117 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,337 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 reportLeague City, 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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