Nurse Practitioner salary in Texas
Nurse Practitioners in Texas earn a median of $62.44 per hour, about $129,880 a year, 1% above the U.S. median of $62.12. The middle half earn between $53.16 and $69.17 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Victoria, TX, at $65.65 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $62.44median pay per hour
- $129,880median pay per year
- 21,690nurse practitioners employed in Texas
- #16of 49 states by median pay
Nurse Practitioner pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.22 | $96,140 | $47.10 |
| Lower quartile | $53.16 | $110,570 | $52.86 |
| Median | $62.44 | $129,880 | $62.12 |
| Upper quartile | $69.17 | $143,870 | $71.91 |
| Top 10% | $79.58 | $165,530 | $81.71 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria, TX | $65.65 | $136,550 | 70 | 5% above | $73.08 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $64.13 | $133,390 | 460 | 3% above | $70.37 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $64.01 | $133,140 | 4,680 | 3% above | $64.90 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $63.72 | $132,530 | 2,570 | 2% above | $64.98 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $63.57 | $132,230 | 290 | 2% above | $70.60 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $63.42 | $131,910 | 5,300 | 2% above | $61.52 |
| Tyler, TX | $62.01 | $128,980 | 300 | 1% below | $67.29 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $61.35 | $127,600 | 370 | 2% below | $66.20 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $61.11 | $127,100 | 50 | 2% below | $65.17 |
| El Paso, TX | $60.64 | $126,120 | 560 | 3% below | $67.44 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $60.58 | $126,000 | 160 | 3% below | — |
| Midland, TX | $60.55 | $125,940 | 160 | 3% below | $63.22 |
| Longview, TX | $60.46 | $125,760 | 260 | 3% below | $67.56 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $60.35 | $125,530 | 1,830 | 3% below | $63.72 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $60.33 | $125,490 | 220 | 3% below | $67.40 |
| Abilene, TX | $60.30 | $125,420 | 140 | 3% below | $66.73 |
| San Angelo, TX | $60.25 | $125,320 | 130 | 4% below | $65.17 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $60.03 | $124,860 | 200 | 4% below | $66.00 |
| Waco, TX | $59.60 | $123,970 | 210 | 5% below | $64.40 |
| Odessa, TX | $59.52 | $123,790 | 70 | 5% below | $63.39 |
| Lubbock, TX | $57.69 | $119,990 | 340 | 8% below | $63.18 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $57.14 | $118,850 | 290 | 8% below | $66.46 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $54.85 | $114,080 | 610 | 12% below | $63.86 |
| Amarillo, TX | $54.00 | $112,310 | 300 | 14% below | $58.81 |
| Laredo, TX | $52.51 | $109,220 | 120 | 16% below | $60.39 |
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 Practitioner pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $54.64 | $113,660 | 12% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $60.57 | $125,980 | 3% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $66.56 | $138,440 | 7% above Texas |
| Oklahoma | $60.90 | $126,670 | 2% below Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 3roles with published pay
- $77.88median pay per hour
- $64–$93typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 2 | $78.78 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $77.88 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 3 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 practitioner make in Texas?
The median is $62.44 per hour, about $129,880 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $46.22 and the top 10% earn over $79.58 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Victoria, TX has the highest median at $65.65 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Texas ranks 16th of 49 states by median nurse practitioner 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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- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Sam Houston, TX · 2 postings$78.78/ hr$68–$92
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