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Registered Nurse jobs in San Marcos, TX
Pay for registered nurses in the San Marcos 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. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in San Marcos. That ranks 97th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 73rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near San Marcos.
- $45.63median pay per hour, Austin
- $38–$49typical range per hour
- 18,420registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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AccentCare · Austin, TX
$87k–$107k/ year
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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 San Marcos 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
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 San Marcos
- 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.
Estimate your San Marcos paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,643
- 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.
Travel assignment per diem in San Marcos
| 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 San Marcos
CMS lists 1 hospital in San Marcos, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos San Marcos, 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle, TX | 9 mi | $45.63/hr | 65,833 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 16 mi | $41.88/hr | 116,477 |
| Austin, TX | 31 mi | $45.63/hr | 993,588 |
| San Antonio, TX | 45 mi | $41.88/hr | 1,526,656 |
| Killeen, TX | 84 mi | $45.77/hr | 160,616 |
| Temple, TX | 91 mi | $45.77/hr | 96,267 |
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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 San Marcos, TX?
Registered Nurses 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 San Marcos a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 73rd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 97th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in San Marcos?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Marcos.
Do I need a Texas license to work in San Marcos 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.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in San Marcos?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Marcos 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 San Marcos?
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Your RN pay reportSan Marcos, 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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
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
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