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Outpatient Surgery RN
CommonSpirit Health · College Station, TX
$31.50–$51.45/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in College Station, TX
Pay for registered nurses in the College Station area centers on $38.11 per hour, or about $79,270 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.11 and the upper quarter over $45.61. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in College Station. That ranks 271st of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 213th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near College Station.
- $38.11median pay per hour, College Station
- $37–$46typical range per hour
- 2,660registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in College Station
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Registered Nurse/ RN, Home Health
AccentCare · College Station, TX
$83k–$99k/ year
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RN Emergency Dept
CommonSpirit Health · College Station, TX
$31.50–$51.45/ hour
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NICU RN
CommonSpirit Health · College Station, TX
$31.50–$51.45/ hour
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16 more open roles from employers in College Station. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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RN ER Nights Part Time
Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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RN Telemetry Nights
Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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RN IMCU Nights
Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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RN Med Surg Days
Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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RN Med Surg Nights
Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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RN ICU Nights
Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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Endoscopy Procedural RN Days
Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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RN IMCU Tele Nights
Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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OB/Postpartum RN Nights
Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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RN IMCU Days
Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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RN ICU Nights FT
Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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Operating Room RN Days
Baylor Scott & White Health · College Station, TX
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near College Station
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 3 | $41.48 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $43.75 |
Registered Nurse pay in College Station, TX
The metro median is 12% below the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,660 registered nurses employed in the College Station-Bryan metro area, 20.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.98 | $64,440 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.11 | $77,190 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.11 | $79,270 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.61 | $94,870 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.96 | $97,680 | 4% above U.S. median |
How College Station ranks
- 271st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 213th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 16th of 24 Texas metro areas
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 College Station
- Overall prices in College Station-Bryan run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 75.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.11 median hour buys what $41.90 buys at the national price level, 7% below 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 College Station paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,372
- Per year: $68,598
- Per month: $5,716
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the College Station-Bryan metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in College Station
| Item | Federal 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 registered nurse 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).
Hospitals in College Station
CMS lists 1 hospital in College Station, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati College Station, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 Brazos County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Brazos County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan, TX | 8 mi | $38.11/hr | 91,541 |
| Conroe, TX | 51 mi | $47.02/hr | 114,581 |
| Fulshear, TX | 66 mi | $47.02/hr | 54,629 |
| Temple, TX | 74 mi | $45.77/hr | 96,267 |
| Houston, TX | 77 mi | $47.02/hr | 2,390,125 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 78 mi | $45.63/hr | 66,819 |
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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 registered nurses make in College Station, TX?
Registered Nurses in the College Station-Bryan metro area have a median pay of $38.11 per hour, about $79,270 a year. The middle half earn between $37.11 and $45.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is College Station a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
College Station-Bryan ranks 213th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 271st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in College Station?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in College Station. Your free report adds named employers and pay near College Station.
Do I need a Texas license to work in College Station as a registered nurse?
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 College Station in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Brazos 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 College Station?
The federal per diem benchmark in College Station 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.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in College Station?
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Your RN pay reportCollege Station, TX · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationSan Antonio, TX · 5 postings$62.40/ hr$36–$87
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Hood, TX · 3 postings$55.88/ hr$47–$67
- BrightSpring Health ServicesIRVING, TX · 4 postings$50.00/ hr$44–$55
- Select MedicalDallas, TX · 3 postings$46.19/ hr$32–$53
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Low$35Median$45.41High$55
124 RN postings with published pay in Texas, 105 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 124 RN roles
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care) - Education Debt Reduction Program AuthorizedPermanent$86k–$174k/ year
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