How much does a nurse practitioner make in Texas?
$131,700a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Texas. That is $63.30 an hour or $10,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.30
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,880Median: $131,700Highest 10%: $162,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,880 | $46.58 | |
| 25th | $113,800 | $54.73 | |
| Median | $131,700 | $63.30 | |
| 75th | $147,700 | $70.99 | |
| 90th | $162,000 | $77.88 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $146,600 |
| Killeen, TX | $138,700 |
| Houston, TX | $134,600 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 22. Wyoming | $132,200 |
| 23. Nebraska | $132,100 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $132,000 |
| 25. Texas | $131,700 |
| 26. Michigan | $131,500 |
| 27. Maryland | $131,100 |
| 28. Delaware | $131,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $63.30 ($131,700 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $131,700 against $132,300 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Texas rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Texas ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays nurse practitioners the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $146,600 a year.
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.