Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Texas

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Texas?

The highest paying employer in Texas for Long Term Care Nurse jobs is Baylor Scott & White Health, paying up to $45/hr. This is 20% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in Texas.

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

College Station is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 30% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Texas City, paying up to $52/hr, Dallas, paying up to $55/hr, and Houston, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$36.04/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Texas is $36.04 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $40.74.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$36.04/hour

Texas

13% lower than the US average.

$40.74/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas	$45	$54
Round Rock, Texas	$40	$50
Corpus Christi, Texas	$40	$42

How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Oklahoma	$42	$46
Missouri	$41	$53
Tennessee	$31	$33
Florida	$30	$34

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Texas?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Baylor Scott & White Health	$45	$45
Vivian Staff Jobs	$41	$48
The Hospitals of Providence	$37	$37
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$36	$36
HCA St. David's Healthcare	$31	$32
HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio	$29	$32

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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