Registered Nurses Salary in Texas
Registered Nurses in Texas earn a median of $95,970 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $95,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 271,380
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,120; the top 10% earn over $127,950. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Critical Care Nurses$95,970 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,240 median in Texas
- Acute Care Nurses$95,970 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$123,380 median in Texas
- Nurse Practitioners$131,670 median in Texas
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$316,830 median in Texas
Registered Nurses pay in Texas
How much do registered nurses make in Texas?
The median is $95,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,120 and the top 10% earn over $127,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.