salary$62,490 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Odessa, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$74,650per year
Jobs in the area320people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Odessa?
OK. Rent of $1,444 a month takes 27.7% 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 Odessa, TX?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Odessa, TX area is $62,490 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $45,530 and $74,650.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Odessa?
Typical rent of $1,444 a month takes 27.7% 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 Odessa, TX metro area.