Average Registered Nurse Salary in Texas

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Registered Nurse in Texas earns $87,100 per year, which is below the national average of $89,010. This translates to approximately $41.88 per hour, $3,350 biweekly, or $7,258 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Texas is 7% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$65,300	$31.39
Average (50th)	$87,100	$41.88
Experienced (75th)	$100,200	$48.16
Top Earners (90th)	$113,200	$54.42

Registered Nurse Salary by City in Texas

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Houston	$94,100	$7,842/mo
Dallas	$88,800	$7,400/mo
Austin	$85,400	$7,117/mo
San Antonio	$82,700	$6,892/mo
Fort Worth	$81,000	$6,750/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	No state income tax
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.93 (-7% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Texas

Major employers hiring Registered Nurses in Texas include AT&T, ExxonMobil, Dell Technologies, HCA Healthcare, and Texas Instruments. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

Calculate Your Texas Take-Home Pay

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