Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$42.59/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Austin, TX is $42.59 per hour. This is 23% lower than the Texas average of $52.18.
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Austin, TX compared to State and National Averages
$42.59/hour
Austin, TX
6% lower than the US average.
$52.18/hour
Texas
13% higher than the US average.
$45.19/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities
Round Rock, Texas
$55/hour
This is 23% higher than the Austin average of $42.59.
San Antonio, Texas
$44/hour
This is 3% higher than the Austin average of $42.59.
Houston, Texas
$50/hour
This is 15% higher than the Austin average of $42.59.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Austin?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Austin, TX average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $52 |
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Surgicare of South Austin
- Austin, TX
$44-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Bailey Square Surgical Center
- Austin, TX
$44-48/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Partum
- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- Austin, TX
$43-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Saint David's North Austin Medical Center
- Austin, TX
$33-49/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Central Park Surgery Center
- Austin, TX
$33-49/hour
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