Registered Nurse salary in Texas
Registered Nurses in Texas earn a median of $43.27 per hour, about $90,010 a year, 4% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $37.24 and $49.14 per hour. The highest median among Texas metro areas is in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, at $47.47 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $43.27median pay per hour
- $90,010median pay per year
- 261,050registered nurses employed in Texas
- #18of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Texas: percentiles
| Level | Texas per hour | Texas per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.09 | $64,670 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $37.24 | $77,460 | $37.79 |
| Median | $43.27 | $90,010 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $49.14 | $102,210 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $58.69 | $122,080 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Texas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Texas median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $47.47 | $98,740 | 72,640 | 10% above | $46.05 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47.02 | $97,810 | 65,300 | 9% above | $47.67 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $45.77 | $95,210 | 5,440 | 6% above | $50.22 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $45.63 | $94,900 | 18,420 | 5% above | $46.53 |
| Midland, TX | $42.53 | $88,460 | 1,080 | 2% below | $44.40 |
| Waco, TX | $41.98 | $87,330 | 2,520 | 3% below | $45.36 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $41.88 | $87,100 | 23,390 | 3% below | $44.22 |
| Amarillo, TX | $40.29 | $83,810 | 2,830 | 7% below | $43.88 |
| El Paso, TX | $39.13 | $81,380 | 6,980 | 10% below | $43.52 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $39.03 | $81,190 | 2,880 | 10% below | $43.34 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $38.87 | $80,850 | 4,240 | 10% below | $41.94 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $38.87 | $80,840 | 1,570 | 10% below | $41.45 |
| Victoria, TX | $38.70 | $80,500 | 1,060 | 11% below | $43.08 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $38.28 | $79,620 | 1,450 | 12% below | $42.76 |
| Longview, TX | $38.12 | $79,290 | 2,020 | 12% below | $42.60 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $38.11 | $79,270 | 2,660 | 12% below | $41.90 |
| Lubbock, TX | $37.84 | $78,700 | 4,590 | 13% below | $41.44 |
| Laredo, TX | $37.78 | $78,580 | 1,670 | 13% below | $43.45 |
| Odessa, TX | $37.63 | $78,270 | 1,120 | 13% below | $40.08 |
| Abilene, TX | $37.44 | $77,860 | 1,910 | 13% below | $41.43 |
| Tyler, TX | $37.24 | $77,450 | 4,160 | 14% below | $40.41 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $37.13 | $77,240 | 5,660 | 14% below | $43.23 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $36.81 | $76,560 | 1,550 | 15% below | — |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $36.45 | $75,810 | 3,030 | 16% below | $42.40 |
| San Angelo, TX | $36.27 | $75,440 | 1,430 | 16% below | $39.23 |
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).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to Texas
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $37.08 | $77,130 | 14% below Texas |
| Louisiana | $37.92 | $78,880 | 12% below Texas |
| New Mexico | $42.43 | $88,260 | 2% below Texas |
| Oklahoma | $39.02 | $81,160 | 10% below Texas |
What employers are posting in Texas
- 124roles with published pay
- $45.41median pay per hour
- $35–$55typical published range
- 11employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 85 | $45.41 |
| AccentCare | 16 | $44.47 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 5 | $62.40 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 4 | $50 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 3 | $55.88 |
| Select Medical | 3 | $46.19 |
| Amedisys | 3 | $42.07 |
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $38.50 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 124 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 registered nurse make in Texas?
The median is $43.27 per hour, about $90,010 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $31.09 and the top 10% earn over $58.69 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Texas city pays registered nurses the most?
Among Texas metro areas, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has the highest median at $47.47 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Texas rank for registered nurse pay?
Texas ranks 18th of 50 states by median registered nurse 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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- 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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