salary$60,950 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Abilene, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,320per year
Top pay (top 10%)$71,340per year
Jobs in the area510people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Abilene?
OK. Rent of $1,245 a month takes 24.5% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Abilene, TX?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Abilene, TX area is $60,950 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $47,320 and $71,340.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Abilene?
Typical rent of $1,245 a month takes 24.5% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Abilene, TX metro area.