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Transplant Coordinator RN
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$43.10–$64.11/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Texas City, TX
Registered Nurses in the Texas City area earn a median of $47.02 per hour, about $97,810 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.29 and $50.95. That ranks 79th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 61st of 335 once local prices are factored in. 54 open roles with published pay are listed for Texas City and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Texas City and what they pay.
- $47.02median pay per hour, Houston
- $38–$51typical range per hour
- 65,300registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 54open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near Texas City
Roles in other cities of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area.
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LVAD and overflow Transplant RN
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$35.45–$55.36/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Medical Surgical RN
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$35.45–$55.36/ hour
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Vascular and Thoracic Surgery Telemetry RN
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$35.45–$55.36/ hour
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Oncology RN
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$35.45–$55.36/ hour
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Cath Lab RN
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$35.45–$55.36/ hour
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McNair Emergency Services RN
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$35.45–$55.36/ hour
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CVRR RN
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$35.45–$55.36/ hour
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PermanentPosted yesterday
RN L&D
CommonSpirit Health · Sugar Land, TX
$35.45–$55.36/ hour
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
RN Med Surg
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$35.45–$55.36/ hour
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Flex Team II RN-Cath Lab
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$44.00–$44.00/ hour
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RN Hospice
Amedisys · Stafford, TX
$85k–$90k/ year
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Named employers near Texas City, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Texas City
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 49 | $45.41 |
| AccentCare | 3 | $44.47 |
| Amedisys | 2 | $42.07 |
Registered Nurse pay in Texas City, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.35 | $69,370 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.29 | $79,640 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.02 | $97,810 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.95 | $105,980 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.25 | $125,320 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Texas City 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 Texas City
- 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 Texas City 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 Texas City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $117 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,337 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,381 |
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 the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area
CMS lists 51 hospitals in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area, 13 of the 25 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital Baytown, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital Sugar Land, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, 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 Galveston County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Galveston County (1 geographic, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| League City, TX | 14 mi | $47.02/hr | 118,456 |
| Galveston, TX | 18 mi | $47.02/hr | 53,538 |
| Beaumont, TX | 64 mi | $39.03/hr | 112,893 |
| Port Arthur, TX | 68 mi | $39.03/hr | 55,799 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Texas · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Texas City
Texas City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Texas City, 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 Texas City 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 Texas City?
We list 54 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Texas City.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Texas City 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 Texas City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Galveston 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 Texas City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Texas City is $117 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,337 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Texas City?
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Your RN pay reportTexas City, 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.
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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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