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Registered Nurses Salary in Texas
Ranked #20 of 51 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of registered nursess in Texas earn between $67,120 and $127,950. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in Texas is $95,380, about 6% below the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $101,420 | $100,820 | 76,680 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $99,830 | $100,290 | 65,910 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $97,890 | $97,610 | 18,920 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $94,370 | $93,760 | 23,660 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $93,440 | $96,440 | 5,340 |
| Waco, TX | $92,890 | $93,150 | 2,570 |
| Amarillo, TX | $86,850 | $90,910 | 3,030 |
| El Paso, TX | $86,100 | $88,420 | 7,320 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses make in Texas?
The median registered nurses salary in Texas is $95,970 per year (mean $95,380), and about 80% earn between $67,120 and $127,950.
How much do registered nurses make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $46 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $95,380 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for registered nurses?
Texas ranks #20 of 51 states for registered nurses pay. Its mean salary of $95,380 is about 6% below the U.S. average of $101,420.
Which metro areas in Texas pay registered nurses the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for registered nurses are Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($101,420), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($99,830), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($97,890), by median annual wage.