salary$58,770 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the El Paso, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$68,890per year
Jobs in the area1,750people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford El Paso?
OK. Rent of $1,246 a month takes 25.4% 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 El Paso, TX?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the El Paso, TX area is $58,770 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $46,680 and $68,890.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in El Paso?
Typical rent of $1,246 a month takes 25.4% 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 El Paso, TX metro area.