Average Nurse Practitioner Salary in Houston
Nurse practitioners in Houston earn an average of $123,810 per year (or $59.53 per hour).
Houston nurse practitioners earn 4% higher than the national average salary for NPs, at $118,040 (or $56.75 per hour).
Nurse practitioner salary range in Houston, TX
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $156,920 | $75 |
| 75th Percentile | $132,480 | $63 |
| Median | $123,520 | $59 |
| 25th Percentile | $101,550 | $48 |
80% of Houston NPs earn between $98,690 and $156,920.
Cost-of-living adjusted nurse practitioner salary in Houston
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Houston NPs earn about $123,686 per year. Cost-of-living in Houston is 0% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
How much do similar professions get paid in Houston, TX?
| Nurse Anesthetist | $203,990 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $101,550 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $87,460 per year |
| Registered Nurse | $83,890 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $78,030 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $52,960 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $39,990 per year |
At a $123,810 average annual salary, NPs in Houston tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($203,990). They tend to earn more than physical therapists ($101,550), nurse midwives ($87,460), registered nurses ($83,890), dental hygienists ($78,030), licensed practical nurses ($52,960), and pharmacy technicians ($39,990).
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
