How much does a nurse practitioner make in Houston?
$134,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $64.69 an hour or $11,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.69
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 5,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,880Median: $134,600Highest 10%: $158,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,880 | $46.58 | |
| 25th | $116,500 | $56.01 | |
| Median | $134,600 | $64.69 | |
| 75th | $143,700 | $69.08 | |
| 90th | $158,800 | $76.36 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Midland, TX | $146,600 |
| Killeen, TX | $138,700 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $133,800 |
| Beaumont, TX | $133,100 |
| Tyler, TX | $132,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $131,800 |
| Dallas, TX | $131,000 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $130,300 |
| Victoria, TX | $129,600 |
| Longview, TX | $129,200 |
| San Angelo, TX | $129,200 |
| Abilene, TX | $129,100 |
| Waco, TX | $128,900 |
| Austin, TX | $128,100 |
| Texarkana, TX | $127,900 |
| Sherman, TX | $127,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $127,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $127,100 |
| Odessa, TX | $126,700 |
| College Station, TX | $126,200 |
| Brownsville, TX | $124,500 |
| McAllen, TX | $122,600 |
| Laredo, TX | $121,400 |
| Amarillo, TX | $119,200 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $64.69 ($134,600 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $134,600 against $132,300 nationally, 2% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $131,700, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for nurse practitioner pay?
99 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.