salary$63,390 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,190per year
Top pay (top 10%)$87,940per year
Jobs in the area1,190people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Killeen?
OK. Rent of $1,293 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 Killeen, TX?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Killeen-Temple, TX area is $63,390 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $47,190 and $87,940.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Killeen?
Typical rent of $1,293 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 Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.