Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Odessa is 310.
  • LPNs in Odessa earn an average of $49,450 per year or $23.77 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas LPNs who work in Odessa is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Odessa is less than 1%.

Rankings for Odessa

  • Ranks #6 in Texas for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #31 in Texas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #214 in the nation for salary and #78 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #368 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Texas

Odessa LPNs earn an average of $49,450 or $23.77 per hour which is 1% less than the Texas average salary of $50,220.

AverageOdessaTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.77$24.15-1.57%
Annual Salary$49,450$50,220-1.53%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Odessa LPNs earn an average of $49,450 or $23.77 per hour which is 4% less than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageOdessaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.77$24.93-4.65%
Annual Salary$49,450$51,850-4.63%
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 Odessa earns an average annual salary of $49,381 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $50,220. per year.

Cost-of-living in Odessa is 0% higher than the Texas average, which means Odessa 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.
  • Odessa average salary is $49,450.
  • Odessa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,381.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Odessa$49,450100.14%$49,381
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 Odessa, 50% of LPNs earn between $46,380 and $58,810 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $60,370, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $36,980, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year31Under $36,980
15%2 – 4 years46$36,980 – $46,380
25%5 – 9 years78$46,380 – $48,200
25%10 – 14 years78$48,200 – $58,810
15%15 – 20 years46$48,200 – $60,370
10%20+ years31Above $60,370
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 $49,450, Odessa LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($113,540), Registered Nurses ($70,830), and Nursing Instructors ($59,940).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($31,700).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$113,540
Registered Nurses$70,830
Nursing Instructors $59,940
LPNs$49,450
Nursing Assistants$31,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Odessa LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Odessa is 310.

LPNs earn an average of $49,450 per year or $23.77 per hour in Odessa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Odessa LPNs earn an average of $49,381 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Odessa are Nurse Practitioners($113,540), Registered Nurses($70,830), Nursing Instructors ($59,940).


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