Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: Texas

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Average Nurse Practitioner Salary

$72.75/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Texas is $72.75 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $76.60.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Practitioner salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$72.75/hour

Texas

5% lower than the US average.

$76.60/hour

United States

What type of Nurse Practitioners make the most money in Texas?

Only Family Practice reports pay data among Nurse Practitioner specialties in Texas, averaging $71 per hour. For comparison, the Texas average for Nurse Practitioners is $73 per hour — Family Practice earns 2% less.

Specialty	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Family Practice	$71	$71

How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in Texas compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by Oklahoma ($54) and New Mexico ($54). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $96. For comparison, the Texas average for Nurse Practitioners is $73 per hour — Missouri pays 8% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Missouri	$79	$96
Oklahoma	$54	$73
New Mexico	$54	$71
Mississippi	$53	$74
Colorado	$51	$68
Louisiana	$51	$73
Arkansas	$51	$63
Tennessee	$46	$62

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Practitioner jobs in Texas?

CT Assist pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $125 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($66) and Memorial Hermann Health System ($65). For comparison, the Texas average for Nurse Practitioners is $73 per hour — CT Assist pays 72% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
CT Assist	$125	$125
Perm Staff Jobs	$66	$66
Memorial Hermann Health System	$65	$65

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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