Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Midland is 410.
  • LPNs in Midland earn an average of $54,520 per year or $26.21 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas LPNs who work in Midland is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Midland is less than 1%.

Rankings for Midland

  • Ranks #1 in Texas for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #27 in Texas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #112 in the nation for salary and #36 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #312 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Texas

Midland LPNs earn an average of $54,520 or $26.21 per hour which is 8% more than the Texas average salary of $50,220.

AverageMidlandTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.21$24.158.53%
Annual Salary$54,520$50,2208.56%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Midland LPNs earn an average of $54,520 or $26.21 per hour which is 5% more than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageMidlandU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.21$24.935.13%
Annual Salary$54,520$51,8505.15%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Midland earns an average annual salary of $52,217 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $50,220. per year.

Cost-of-living in Midland is 4% higher than the Texas average, which means Midland residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $50,220.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,452.
  • Midland average salary is $54,520.
  • Midland cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,217.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Midland$54,520104.41%$52,217
Texas$50,22099.54%$50,452
U.S.$51,850$51,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Midland, 50% of LPNs earn between $48,350 and $59,770 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $62,830, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $45,980, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year41Under $45,980
15%2 – 4 years62$45,980 – $48,350
25%5 – 9 years102$48,350 – $56,400
25%10 – 14 years102$56,400 – $59,770
15%15 – 20 years62$56,400 – $62,830
10%20+ years41Above $62,830
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $54,520, Midland LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($125,190), and Registered Nurses ($74,010).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($33,730).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$125,190
Registered Nurses$74,010
LPNs$54,520
Nursing Assistants$33,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Midland LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Midland is 410.

LPNs earn an average of $54,520 per year or $26.21 per hour in Midland.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Midland LPNs earn an average of $52,217 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Midland are Nurse Practitioners($125,190), Registered Nurses($74,010), LPNs($54,520).


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