TX · Longview · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Longview, TX

The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Longview area is $27.43 per hour ($57,050 a year), with the typical range running from $24.21 to $29.05. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Longview. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Longview. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Longview.

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Longview, TX

The metro median is 5% below the Texas statewide median of $28.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 710 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Longview metro area, 6.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.47).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.82$45,39027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$24.21$50,36019% below U.S. median
Median$27.43$57,0508% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$29.05$60,4203% below U.S. median
Top 10%$30.53$63,5002% above U.S. median

How Longview ranks

  • 301st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 204th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 15th 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 Longview

  • Overall prices in Longview run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 33% below the U.S. average (index 66.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $27.43 median hour buys what $30.65 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Longview paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$987
  • Per year: $49,374
  • Per month: $4,114
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Longview metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Longview

ItemFederal 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 Longview

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Longview, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Longview Regional Medical Center
Longview, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Longview
Longview, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Gregg County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Gregg County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tyler, TX35 mi$27.67/hr112,219
Shreveport, LA57 mi$27.42/hr176,578
Bossier City, LA64 mi$27.42/hr63,218
Rockwall, TX101 mi$29.77/hr53,547
Mesquite, TX107 mi$29.77/hr150,140
Rowlett, TX107 mi$29.77/hr68,123

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.

Texas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Longview

Longview city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Longview, TX?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Longview metro area have a median pay of $27.43 per hour, about $57,050 a year. The middle half earn between $24.21 and $29.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Longview a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Longview ranks 204th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 301st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Longview?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Longview. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Longview.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Longview 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 Longview in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Gregg 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 Longview?

The federal per diem benchmark in Longview 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 reportLongview, 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

  1. Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home HealthPermanent
    $71k–$87k/ year
    AccentCare · Killeen, TX · posted today
  2. Licensed Vocational Nurse/ LVN, Home HealthPermanent
    $65k–$79k/ year
    AccentCare · Pearland, TX · posted today

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