Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$44.39/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Houston, TX is $44.39 per hour. This is 18% higher than the Texas average of $36.49.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$44.39/hour

Houston, TX

11% higher than the US average.

$36.49/hour

Texas

8% lower than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

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Austin, Texas

$32/hour

This is 37% lower than the Houston average of $44.39.

Georgetown, Texas

$35/hour

This is 28% lower than the Houston average of $44.39.

San Antonio, Texas

$33/hour

This is 35% lower than the Houston average of $44.39.

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