Nurse Manager & Leadership salary in Texas
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in Texas earn a median of $51.24 per hour, about $106,590 a year, 10% below the U.S. median of $56.71. The middle half earn between $39.38 and $65.17 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, at $57.69 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $51.24median pay per hour
- $106,590median pay per year
- 57,150employed in Texas
- #29of 50 states by median pay
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.87 | $62,130 | $33.50 |
| Lower quartile | $39.38 | $81,910 | $42.58 |
| Median | $51.24 | $106,590 | $56.71 |
| Upper quartile | $65.17 | $135,550 | $78.09 |
| Top 10% | $95.09 | $197,790 | $105.33 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $57.69 | $119,990 | 13,050 | 13% above | $58.49 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $56.44 | $117,400 | 980 | 10% above | $61.93 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $53.66 | $111,610 | 16,260 | 5% above | $52.05 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $51.81 | $107,760 | 5,230 | 1% above | $54.70 |
| Waco, TX | $51.27 | $106,650 | 480 | in line with | $55.40 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $51.09 | $106,270 | 4,800 | in line with | $52.10 |
| Midland, TX | $50.98 | $106,040 | 260 | 1% below | $53.22 |
| Lubbock, TX | $50.51 | $105,070 | 860 | 1% below | $55.31 |
| Odessa, TX | $49.25 | $102,440 | 240 | 4% below | $52.45 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $48.98 | $101,880 | 320 | 4% below | $52.23 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $48.97 | $101,860 | 850 | 4% below | $52.84 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $48.96 | $101,840 | 530 | 4% below | $53.83 |
| Abilene, TX | $48.84 | $101,590 | 460 | 5% below | $54.05 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $48.83 | $101,560 | 320 | 5% below | $54.55 |
| San Angelo, TX | $48.75 | $101,400 | 270 | 5% below | $52.73 |
| El Paso, TX | $48.62 | $101,140 | 1,580 | 5% below | $54.08 |
| Tyler, TX | $48.52 | $100,920 | 770 | 5% below | $52.65 |
| Amarillo, TX | $48.44 | $100,750 | 520 | 5% below | $52.76 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $48.38 | $100,620 | 570 | 6% below | $53.73 |
| Victoria, TX | $48.21 | $100,270 | 190 | 6% below | $53.66 |
| Longview, TX | $48.04 | $99,930 | 490 | 6% below | $53.68 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $47.35 | $98,490 | 90 | 8% below | — |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $46.36 | $96,420 | 260 | 10% below | — |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $45.91 | $95,500 | 760 | 10% below | $53.40 |
| Laredo, TX | $45.91 | $95,490 | 320 | 10% below | $52.80 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $42.47 | $88,340 | 17% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $48.60 | $101,080 | 5% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $58.45 | $121,580 | 14% above Texas |
| Oklahoma | $48.35 | $100,570 | 6% below Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 11roles with published pay
- $59.29median pay per hour
- $42–$82typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 6 | $60.63 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 3 | $61.91 |
| Select Medical | 1 | $49.19 |
| AccentCare | 1 | $49.28 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 11 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a nurse manager & leadership make in Texas?
The median is $51.24 per hour, about $106,590 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $29.87 and the top 10% earn over $95.09 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays nurse manager & leaderships the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX has the highest median at $57.69 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for nurse manager & leadership pay?
Texas ranks 29th of 50 states by median nurse manager & leadership pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- CommonSpirit HealthHOUSTON, TX · 3 postings$61.91/ hr$46–$97
- Veterans Health AdministrationHouston, TX · 6 postings$60.63/ hr$36–$89
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