Registered Nurses Salary in Texas
Median annual wage in Texas: $95,970 -1.6% vs national
Texas vs United States
| Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $95,970 | $97,550 |
| Median hourly | $46.14 | $46.90 |
| Employment | 271,380 | 3,379,720 |
| Location quotient | 0.89 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Texas) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
How to interpret these figures
The median wage in Texas is 1.6% below the national median — a difference of about $1,580 per year for a typical worker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average registered nurses salary in Texas?
The median annual wage in Texas is $95,970 ($46.14 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Texas compare to the national average for registered nurses?
The Texas median of $95,970 is 1.6% lower than the U.S. median of $97,550.
How many registered nurses work in Texas?
Approximately 271,380 are employed in Texas, per BLS OES.