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Licensed Vocational Nurse (Outpatient Primary Care)
Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, TX
$49k–$90k/ year
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in New Braunfels, TX
Licensed Practical Nurses in the New Braunfels area earn a median of $29.20 per hour, about $60,740 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.54 and $30.43. That ranks 190th of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 194th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for New Braunfels and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near New Braunfels.
- $29.20median pay per hour, San Antonio
- $27–$30typical range per hour
- 6,010licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles near New Braunfels
Roles in other cities of the San Antonio-New Braunfels area.
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Float Licensed Vocational Nurse (Outpatient Primary Care)
Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, TX
$49k–$90k/ year
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The metro median is 1% above the Texas statewide median of $28.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 6,010 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area, 5.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.29 | $48,440 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.54 | $55,200 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.20 | $60,740 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.43 | $63,290 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.98 | $74,840 | 20% above U.S. median |
How New Braunfels ranks
- 190th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 194th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 New Braunfels
- Overall prices in San Antonio-New Braunfels run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.20 median hour buys what $30.83 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 New Braunfels paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,051
- Per year: $52,560
- Per month: $4,380
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in New Braunfels
| 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 New Braunfels
CMS lists 1 hospital in New Braunfels, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolute Health Hospital New Braunfels, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos, TX | 16 mi | $30.34/hr | 74,316 |
| Kyle, TX | 25 mi | $30.34/hr | 65,833 |
| San Antonio, TX | 30 mi | $29.20/hr | 1,526,656 |
| Austin, TX | 47 mi | $30.34/hr | 993,588 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 59 mi | $30.34/hr | 78,380 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 60 mi | $30.34/hr | 66,819 |
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 New Braunfels, TX?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area have a median pay of $29.20 per hour, about $60,740 a year. The middle half earn between $26.54 and $30.43 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is New Braunfels a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
San Antonio-New Braunfels ranks 194th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 190th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in New Braunfels?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near New Braunfels.
Do I need a Texas license to work in New Braunfels 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.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in New Braunfels?
The federal per diem benchmark in New Braunfels 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 reportNew Braunfels, 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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