Average Nurse Practitioner Salary in Texas
Nurse practitioners in Texas earn an average of $117,890 per year (or $56.68 per hour).
Texas nurse practitioners earn 0% lower than the national average salary for NPs, at $118,040 (or $56.75 per hour).
Nurse practitioner salary range in Texas
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $154,080 | $74 |
| 75th Percentile | $128,810 | $61 |
| Median | $121,010 | $58 |
| 25th Percentile | $99,880 | $48 |
80% of Texas NPs earn between $81,160 and $154,080.
Cost-of-living adjusted nurse practitioner salary in Texas
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Texas NPs earn about $118,482 per year. Cost-of-living in Texas is 0% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Texas?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $197,540 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $98,340 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $85,030 per year |
| Registered Nurse | $79,120 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $77,590 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $50,220 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $38,330 per year |
At a $117,890 average annual salary, NPs in Texas tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($197,540). They tend to earn more than physical therapists ($98,340), nurse midwives ($85,030), registered nurses ($79,120), dental hygienists ($77,590), licensed practical nurses ($50,220), and pharmacy technicians ($38,330).
More about nurse practitioners
Nurse practitioners are licensed, advanced practice nurses who specialize in managing patients' healthcare and preventing diseases. They often work autonomously and have their own practices. Their duties involve diagnosing diseases, treating illnesses, and performing diagnostic tests, among other things. Every nurse practitioner has to choose a speciality. Some of the more common nurse practitioner roles include family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, and psychiatric nurse practitioner.
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Data sources: np salary data, cost of living data
