Nurse Informaticist jobs in Austin, TX
Pay for nurse informaticists in the Austin area centers on $45.63 per hour, or about $94,900 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.57 and the upper quarter over $49.44. That ranks 97th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 73rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in Austin. The free report below lists employers near Austin and what they pay.
- $45.63median pay per hour, Austin
- $38–$49typical range per hour
- 18,420nurse informaticists employed in the metro area
- 98cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Informaticist pay in Austin, TX
The metro median is 5% above the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 18,420 registered nurses employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 14.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.87 | $64,210 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.57 | $78,150 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $45.63 | $94,900 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.44 | $102,840 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.05 | $122,820 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Austin ranks
- 97th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 73rd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 24 Texas metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Austin
- Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $45.63 median hour buys what $46.53 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $82,134
- Per month: $6,844
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Austin
CMS lists 15 hospitals in Austin.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Northwest Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| St David's Medical Center Austin, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| North Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St David's South Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Seton Southwest Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pflugerville, TX | 14 mi | $45.63/hr | 66,819 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 15 mi | $45.63/hr | 78,380 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 47 mi | $41.88/hr | 116,477 |
| Killeen, TX | 54 mi | $45.77/hr | 160,616 |
| Temple, TX | 60 mi | $45.77/hr | 96,267 |
| San Antonio, TX | 74 mi | $41.88/hr | 1,526,656 |
Nurse Informaticist jobs in Texas · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas
Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.
- Active RN license
- Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
- EHR build or analyst experience
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Austin
Austin city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do nurse informaticists make in Austin, TX?
Nurse Informaticists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $45.63 per hour, about $94,900 a year. The middle half earn between $37.57 and $49.44 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Austin a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 73rd of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 97th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse informaticists work in Austin?
CMS lists 15 hospitals in Austin, led by Ascension Seton Northwest. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Austin as a nurse informaticist?
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place nurse informaticists in Austin?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Austin and across Texas. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Austin.
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- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
- Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
- CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
- CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78
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