Per diemPosted 6 days ago
Nurse Practitioner
GoHealth Urgent Care · Pearland, TX
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Nurse Practitioner jobs in Pearland, TX
The median nurse practitioner pay in the Pearland area is $64.01 per hour ($133,140 a year), with the typical range running from $57.03 to $69.11. That ranks 78th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 157th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Pearland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Pearland.
- $64.01median pay per hour, Houston
- $57–$69typical range per hour
- 4,680nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 99cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Nurse Practitioner pay in Pearland, TX
The metro median is 3% above the Texas statewide median of $62.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 4,680 nurse practitioners employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.07 | $93,750 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $57.03 | $118,620 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $64.01 | $133,140 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $69.11 | $143,750 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $79.45 | $165,260 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Pearland ranks
- 78th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 157th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 24 Texas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.01 median hour buys what $64.90 buys at the national price level, 4% 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.
Estimate your Pearland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,304
- Per year: $115,218
- Per month: $9,602
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Pearland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Texas
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PermanentPosted 5 days ago
Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sam Houston, TX
$146k–$190k/ year
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACTITIONER)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX
$141k–$177k/ year
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Nurse Practitioner (Community Living Center w/Recruitment-Relocation Incentive/EDRP)
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Hospitals in Pearland
CMS lists 1 hospital in Pearland, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Houston Healthcare Pearland Pearland, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Harris County
HRSA lists 22 active primary care shortage designations that include Harris County (7 population-group, 15 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena, TX | 12 mi | $64.01/hr | 149,617 |
| Missouri City, TX | 13 mi | $64.01/hr | 78,582 |
| Beaumont, TX | 80 mi | $63.57/hr | 112,893 |
| Port Arthur, TX | 89 mi | $63.57/hr | 55,799 |
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License and tax basics in Texas
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.
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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Pearland, TX?
Nurse Practitioners in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $64.01 per hour, about $133,140 a year. The middle half earn between $57.03 and $69.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Pearland a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 157th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 78th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse practitioners work in Pearland?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Pearland, led by Hca Houston Healthcare Pearland. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Pearland as a nurse practitioner?
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.
Is Pearland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 22 active primary care shortage designations that include Harris County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Pearland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Pearland is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your NP pay reportPearland, TX · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Sam Houston, TX · 2 postings$78.78/ hr$68–$92
- Oak Street Health of Texas PLLCHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$71.15/ hr$71–$71
- Boppana Primary Care Clinic, PLLCRichardson, TX · 1 wage offer$62.97/ hr$63–$63
- 0 Age Medical Spa, LLCKaty, TX · 1 wage offer$62.50/ hr$62–$62
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$61Median$77.88High$95
3 NP postings with published pay in Texas, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 NP roles
- Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife)Permanent$146k–$190k/ year
- ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACTITIONER)Permanent$141k–$177k/ year
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