Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$49.37/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Austin, TX is $49.37 per hour. This is 11% lower than the Texas average of $54.93.
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Austin, TX compared to State and National Averages
$49.37/hour
Austin, TX
2% higher than the US average.
$54.93/hour
Texas
12% higher than the US average.
$48.58/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities
Amarillo, Texas
$32/hour
This is 52% lower than the Austin average of $49.37.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$36/hour
This is 37% lower than the Austin average of $49.37.
Olathe, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 51% lower than the Austin average of $49.37.
What cities in Texas pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Round Rock, Texas pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Humble, Texas ($55) and Cedar Park, Texas ($54). Round Rock, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Austin, TX average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Round Rock, Texas pays 17% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Round Rock, Texas | $58 | $60 |
| Humble, Texas | $55 | $60 |
| Cedar Park, Texas | $54 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Austin?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Austin, TX average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 19% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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