Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX

Q: What cities in Texas pay the most for Clinical Nurses?

Texas City is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Clinical Nurse jobs, paying up to $52/hr. This is 27% higher than the average pay for Clinical Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Houston, paying up to $54/hr, Corpus Christi, paying up to $42/hr, and San Antonio, paying up to $48/hr.

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Average Clinical Nurse Salary

$34.70/hour

The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Austin, TX is $34.70 per hour. This is 19% higher than the Texas average of $28.06.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Clinical Nurse salaries in Austin, TX compared to State and National Averages

$34.70/hour

Austin, TX

37% lower than the US average.

$28.06/hour

Texas

69% lower than the US average.

$47.45/hour

United States

How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities

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Cedar Park, Texas

$35/hour

This is equal to the Austin average

Round Rock, Texas

$35/hour

This is equal to the Austin average

Albuquerque, New Mexico

$51/hour

This is 31% higher than the Austin average of $34.70.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Clinical Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
San Antonio, Texas	$40	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Clinical Nurse jobs in Austin?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$36	$36

Last updated on May 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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