TX · Wichita Falls · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Wichita Falls, TX

Nurse Practitioners in the Wichita Falls area earn a median of $60.33 per hour, about $125,490 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $50.07 and $75.59. That ranks 206th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 86th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Wichita Falls. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Wichita Falls.

Nurse Practitioner pay in Wichita Falls, TX

The metro median is 3% below the Texas statewide median of $62.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 220 nurse practitioners employed in the Wichita Falls metro area, 3.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$47.17$98,11024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.07$104,15019% below U.S. median
Median$60.33$125,4903% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$75.59$157,23022% above U.S. median
Top 10%$87.27$181,52040% above U.S. median

How Wichita Falls ranks

  • 206th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 86th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th 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.

What your pay buys in Wichita Falls

  • Overall prices in Wichita Falls run 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $60.33 median hour buys what $67.40 buys at the national price level, 8% 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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Estimated weekly gross$2,172
  • Per year: $108,594
  • Per month: $9,050
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Wichita Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Wichita Falls

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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
  • Full-time
  • Req 888268000
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Wichita Falls

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Wichita Falls, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
United Regional Health Care System
Wichita Falls, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
North Texas State Hospital
Wichita Falls, TX
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Red River Hospital
Wichita Falls, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Wichita County

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Wichita County (1 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Lawton, OK49 mi$57.82/hr90,027
Denton, TX93 mi$63.42/hr165,998
Flower Mound, TX101 mi$63.42/hr79,990
Fort Worth, TX103 mi$63.42/hr1,008,106
North Richland Hills, TX104 mi$63.42/hr71,436
Little Elm, TX105 mi$63.42/hr61,219

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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.

Texas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Wichita Falls, TX?

Nurse Practitioners in the Wichita Falls metro area have a median pay of $60.33 per hour, about $125,490 a year. The middle half earn between $50.07 and $75.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Wichita Falls a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Wichita Falls ranks 86th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 206th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Wichita Falls?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Wichita Falls, led by United Regional Health Care System. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Wichita 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 Wichita Falls?

The federal per diem benchmark in Wichita Falls is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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

  1. Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife)Permanent
    $146k–$190k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sam Houston, TX · posted 5 days ago
  2. ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACTITIONER)Permanent
    $141k–$177k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX · posted 7 days ago

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