TX · Conroe · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Conroe, TX

Pay for registered nurses in the Conroe area centers on $47.02 per hour, or about $97,810 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.29 and the upper quarter over $50.95. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Conroe. That ranks 79th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 61st of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Conroe.

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Registered Nurse pay in Conroe, TX

The metro median is 9% above the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 65,300 registered nurses employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 20.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.35$69,37026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.29$79,64015% below U.S. median
Median$47.02$97,8104% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.95$105,98013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.25$125,32034% above U.S. median

How Conroe ranks

  • 79th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 61st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Conroe

  • 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 $47.02 median hour buys what $47.67 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Conroe paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,693
  • Per year: $84,636
  • Per month: $7,053
  • 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 Conroe

ItemFederal 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 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. 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 Conroe

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Conroe, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe
Conroe, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Aspire Hospital
Conroe, TX
Acute careOtherNot ratedNo
Voyages Behavioral Health Of Conroe
Conroe, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Woodland Springs
Conroe, 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 Montgomery County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery County (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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Houston, TX38 mi$47.02/hr2,390,125
Baytown, TX50 mi$47.02/hr86,004
College Station, TX51 mi$38.11/hr128,023
Bryan, TX58 mi$38.11/hr91,541
Beaumont, TX82 mi$39.03/hr112,893

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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 Conroe

Conroe city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Conroe, TX?

Registered Nurses in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $47.02 per hour, about $97,810 a year. The middle half earn between $38.29 and $50.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Conroe a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 61st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 79th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Conroe?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Conroe. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Conroe.

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

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery 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 Conroe?

The federal per diem benchmark in Conroe 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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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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2What they are offering now

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

  1. Registered Nurse (Critical Care) - Education Debt Reduction Program AuthorizedPermanent
    $86k–$174k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, TX · posted today
  2. Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)Permanent
    $107k–$139k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sam Houston, TX · posted today

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