Average Registered Nurse Salary in Texas
Registered nurses in Texas earn an average of $79,120 per year (or $38.04 per hour).
Texas registered nurses earn 4% lower than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in Texas
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $99,070 | $47 |
| 75th Percentile | $93,320 | $44 |
| Median | $77,320 | $37 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,590 | $30 |
80% of Texas RNs earn between $59,780 and $99,070.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Texas
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Texas RNs earn about $79,517 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 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $117,890 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $98,340 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $85,030 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $77,590 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $50,220 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $38,330 per year |
At a $79,120 average annual salary, RNs in Texas tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($197,540), nurse practitioners ($117,890), physical therapists ($98,340), and nurse midwives ($85,030). They tend to earn more than dental hygienists ($77,590), licensed practical nurses ($50,220), and pharmacy technicians ($38,330).
More about registered nurses
Registered nurses are licensed practitioners who help provide crucial care to patients in a wide variety of settings. Generally, they work under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse practitioner. Their day-to-day responsibilities depend on the specialty in which they choose to practice. Some of the most common specialties include ICU, pediatric, and medical-surgical nurses.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data
