How much does a registered nurse make in Texas?
$95,970a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Texas. That is $46.14 an hour or $7,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.14
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 271,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,120Median: $95,970Highest 10%: $128,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,120 | $32.27 | |
| 25th | $79,170 | $38.06 | |
| Median | $95,970 | $46.14 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.53 | |
| 90th | $128,000 | $61.51 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $101,400 |
| Houston, TX | $99,830 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 19. Vermont | $97,460 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $96,430 |
| 21. Illinois | $95,990 |
| 22. Texas | $95,970 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $95,530 |
| 24. New Mexico | $94,340 |
| 25. Michigan | $94,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $46.14 ($95,970 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $95,970 against $97,550 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Texas rank for registered nurse pay?
Texas ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays registered nurses the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $101,400 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.