Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX

Q: What cities in Texas pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Texas City is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $52/hr. This is 31% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Corpus Christi, paying up to $42/hr, Fort Worth, paying up to $47/hr, and Liberty, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$32.90/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Austin, TX is $32.90 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Texas average of $32.34.

Last updated on February 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Austin, TX compared to State and National Averages

$32.90/hour

Austin, TX

8% lower than the US average.

$32.34/hour

Texas

10% lower than the US average.

$35.50/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities

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New Braunfels, Texas

$35/hour

This is 5% higher than the Austin average of $32.90.

San Antonio, Texas

$32/hour

This is 2% lower than the Austin average of $32.90.

Brenham, Texas

$33/hour

This is 1% lower than the Austin average of $32.90.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Texas City, Texas	$48	$52
Shenandoah, Texas	$39	$50
Baytown, Texas	$39	$50
Pearland, Texas	$39	$50
Tomball, Texas	$39	$50
Katy, Texas	$39	$50

What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Austin?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$49	$49
HCA St. David's Healthcare	$32	$32

Last updated on February 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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