How much does a registered nurse make in Houston?
$99,830a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $48.00 an hour or $8,319 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.00
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 65,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,860Median: $99,830Highest 10%: $130,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,860 | $35.99 | |
| 25th | $81,890 | $39.37 | |
| Median | $99,830 | $48.00 | |
| 75th | $116,000 | $55.77 | |
| 90th | $130,400 | $62.71 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| Dallas, TX | $101,400 |
| Austin, TX | $97,890 |
| San Antonio, TX | $94,370 |
| Killeen, TX | $93,440 |
| Waco, TX | $92,890 |
| Amarillo, TX | $86,850 |
| El Paso, TX | $86,100 |
| Sherman, TX | $83,700 |
| Victoria, TX | $83,680 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $83,280 |
| College Station, TX | $83,090 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $82,690 |
| Midland, TX | $82,120 |
| Lubbock, TX | $81,480 |
| Odessa, TX | $81,370 |
| Beaumont, TX | $81,180 |
| Brownsville, TX | $81,090 |
| Texarkana, TX | $80,610 |
| McAllen, TX | $80,540 |
| Tyler, TX | $80,340 |
| Longview, TX | $80,330 |
| Abilene, TX | $80,240 |
| San Angelo, TX | $80,080 |
| Laredo, TX | $77,050 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $73,660 |
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 registered nurse make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $48.00 ($99,830 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $99,830 against $97,550 nationally, 2% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $95,970, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for registered nurse pay?
85 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,400 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.