Average Registered Nurse Salary in Houston
Registered nurses in Houston earn an average of $83,890 per year (or $40.33 per hour).
Houston registered nurses earn 1% higher than the national average salary for RNs, at $82,750 (or $39.78 per hour).
Registered nurse salary range in Houston, TX
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $99,600 | $47 |
| 75th Percentile | $95,960 | $46 |
| Median | $79,190 | $38 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,050 | $35 |
80% of Houston RNs earn between $61,910 and $99,600.
Cost-of-living adjusted registered nurse salary in Houston
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Houston RNs earn about $83,806 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 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,810 per year |
| Physical Therapist | $101,550 per year |
| Nurse Midwife | $87,460 per year |
| Dental Hygienist | $78,030 per year |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $52,960 per year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $39,990 per year |
At a $83,890 average annual salary, RNs in Houston tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($203,990), nurse practitioners ($123,810), physical therapists ($101,550), and nurse midwives ($87,460). They tend to earn more than dental hygienists ($78,030), licensed practical nurses ($52,960), and pharmacy technicians ($39,990).
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
