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Nurses and allied health professionals looking for the best healthcare employers in Houston, Texas, find 1,000s of staff and travel positions at top medical facilities. Healthcare employment opportunities throughout The Lone Star State are as plentiful as the state’s famous longhorn steers and live music events, and Houston is no exception. According to the Texas Hospital Association, Houston is home to 52 hospitals, including Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine and HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.
Texas is second only to California for the highest employment of registered nurses and all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations combined, according to May 2021 data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metro area ranked seventh among all metro areas for the highest level of RN employment, with about 54,500 nurses employed, and seventh for all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations combined, with nearly 162,000 medical professionals employed.
Houston is the most populous city in the state and the fourth most populous city nationwide. It boasts a growing economy and several major attractions, such as the Houston Zoo, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Space Center Houston and a fabulous Museum District. Houston is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Astros, Texans and Rockets, and numerous top schools for healthcare professionals with children.
Although nursing jobs in Houston and allied health jobs in Houston tend to pay less compared to some metro areas, Texas is one of nine states that doesn’t collect state income taxes, allowing healthcare workers to keep more of their hard-earned dollars. However, Texas does have some of the highest property taxes nationwide to make up for lost income taxes. Luckily, Houston is a relatively affordable city, with the overall cost of living 4.5% less than the national average and housing costs 25% lower than the average nationwide.
Despite the potential for lower-than-average earnings compared to the national average, healthcare professionals in Houston still pocket higher wages compared to state averages. According to Vivian’s salary data collected at the end of 2022, staff RNs in Houston earned $39.11 per hour, 8% more than the Texas average, and travel RNs in Houston earned $2,409 weekly, 10% more than the state average. Houston allied health professionals on staff earned $29.36 per hour, 6% higher than Texas’ average, and traveling allied health workers earned $2,134 per week, 3% more than the state average.
Choosing the best healthcare employers in Houston is easier with help from Vivian Health. We advocate for all healthcare professionals and post 1,000s of jobs for nurses and allied health workers from the top staffing agencies, health systems and hospitals. Candidates on the Vivian platform create a single profile that unlocks jobs, transparent salary information and unbiased reviews of healthcare employers in Houston and throughout Texas to match your unique job search criteria. We also provide helpful resources for Houston RNs, including salary guides and career tips, to further assist you with your career goals.
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Top permanent jobs in Houston, TX
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Spring Medical Diagnostic Center
- Houston, TX
$111K-137K/yr
Manager - Radiology Technologist
- Springwoods Village, Conroe, The Woodlands
- Spring, TX
$108K-133K/yr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room
- Main Campus
- Houston, TX
$102K-126K/yr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston, TX
$49/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston, TX
$49/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston, TX
$49/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston, TX
- Evenings
$49/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston, TX
- Days
$49/hr
Insights for permanent roles
$43-54/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Houston, TX is $47.55 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Texas average of $45.88.
Last updated on May 28, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
The best hospitals to work at in Houston
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030
Texas Children's Hospital
18200 Katy FwyHouston, TX 77094
CHI Saint Luke's Hospital at the Vintage
20171 Chasewood Park DrHouston, TX 77070
Houston Methodist Hospital
6565 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
4000 Spencer HwyPasadena, TX 77504
Texas Childrens Hospital the Woodlands
17580 Interstate 45 SThe Woodlands, TX 77384
CHI Saint Luke's Health - The Woodlands
17200 St Lukes WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384
HCA Houston Healthcare West
12141 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77082
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
1313 Hermann DrHouston, TX 77004
CHI St. Luke's Health - Patients Medical Center
4600 E Sam Houston Pkwy SPasadena, TX 77505
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
21214 Northwest FwyCypress, TX 77429
HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland
6801 Emmett F Lowry ExpyTexas City, TX 77591
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
9250 Pinecroft DrThe Woodlands, TX 77380
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
18951 N Memorial DrHumble, TX 77338
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Cypress
13031 Wortham Center DrHouston, TX 77065
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
11100 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
921 Gessner RdHouston, TX 77024
CHI St. Luke's Sugar Land Hospital
1317 Lake Pointe PkwySugar Land, TX 77478
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Humble
19002 McKay DrHumble, TX 77338
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Clear Lake
655 E Medical Center BlvdWebster, TX 77598
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030
Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital
16100 South FwyPearland, TX 77584
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
23900 Katy FwyKaty, TX 77494
Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center
6441 Main StHouston, TX 77030
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
17500 W Grand Pkwy SSugar Land, TX 77479
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of The Woodlands
18550 I-45 SConroe, TX 77384
Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Northeast Houston
18839 Mckay DrHumble, TX 77338
Houston Physicians' Hospital
333 N Texas Ave Ste 1000Webster, TX 77598
League City Campus Hospital
2240 Gulf Fwy SLeague City, TX 77573
Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital
27800 Nw FreewayCypress, TX 77433
Kindred Hospital - Clear Lake
350 Blossom StWebster, TX 77598
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
7600 Beechnut StHouston, TX 77074
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Frequently asked questions
Who are the top healthcare employers in Houston?
The top employers on Vivian Health by available jobs in Houston are The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center (195 jobs), Texas Children's Hospital (165 jobs), CHI Saint Luke's Hospital at the Vintage (80 jobs), HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood (56 jobs) and Houston Methodist Hospital (53 jobs).
What are the most in demand healthcare jobs in Houston?
The highest demand healthcare specialties right now according to our date are Med Surg with 269 jobs available, Clinic with 87 jobs available and Home Health with 66 jobs available.
How many hospitals are hiring in Houston?
As of Monday, May 29th 2023, there are 32 hospitals in Houston with open job listings according to Vivian Health's data.