Licensed vocational nurse salary in Austin, TX
How much does a Licensed Vocational Nurse make in Austin, TX?
Average base salary
The average salary for a licensed vocational nurse is $28.97 per hour in Austin, TX and $6,750 overtime per year.1.2k salaries reported, updated at September 23, 2023
Salaries by years of experience in Austin, TX
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
Top companies for Licensed Vocational Nurses in Austin, TX
Highest paying cities for Licensed Vocational Nurses near Austin, TX
Where can a Licensed Vocational Nurse earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Licensed Vocational Nurses
Hospice Care(earn +19.96% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 17.40% since 2018. Licensed Vocational Nurses with this skill earn +19.96% more than the average base salary, which is $28.97 per hour.
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 516 | increase by 516 |
| 2013 | 2407 | increase by 366.47% |
| 2014 | 5046 | increase by 109.64% |
| 2015 | 2107 | decrease by 58.24% |
| 2016 | 1755 | decrease by 16.71% |
| 2017 | 1154 | decrease by 34.25% |
| 2018 | 1098 | decrease by 4.85% |
| 2019 | 1289 | increase by 17.40% |
Top companies hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses with the recommended skill
More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Fields of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 jobs | 150 |
Most common benefits for Licensed Vocational Nurses
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Commuter assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Housing stipend
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Loan repayment program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid housing
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Salary satisfaction
Based on 420 ratings48% of Licensed Vocational Nurses in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
How much do similar professions get paid in Austin, TX?
Licensed Practical Nurse
Job openingsAverage $31.96 per hour
Charge Nurse
Job openingsAverage $29.20 per hour
Private Duty Nurse
Job openingsAverage $28.08 per hour
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Job openingsAverage $68.13 per hour
School Nurse
Job openingsAverage $32.20 per hour
Registered Nurse - Home Health
Job openingsAverage $44.88 per hour
Common questions about salaries for a Licensed Vocational Nurse
How can licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) increase their salary?
The salaries of licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) vary depending on their level of education and experience, their work location and the type of facility they work in. A licensed vocational nurse may decide to progress to become a registered nurse in order to earn a higher salary.
How much do similar professions to licensed vocational nurse (LVN) get paid?
Check the below Indeed career pages for detailed pay ranges of similar professions to licensed vocational nurse (LVN):
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN)?
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