Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Texas

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$59.49/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Texas is $59.49 per hour. This is 13% higher than the US average of $52.04.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$59.49/hour

Texas

13% higher than the US average.

$52.04/hour

United States

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

Colorado pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Missouri ($56) and Kansas ($54). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Texas average for Long Term Care Nurses is $59 per hour — Colorado pays 3% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Colorado	$58	$67
Missouri	$56	$62
Kansas	$54	$59
Arizona	$51	$64
Nebraska	$49	$51
Oklahoma	$48	$52

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

Perm Staff Jobs pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by The Hospitals of Providence ($37) and Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX ($36). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Long Term Care Nurses is $59 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 20% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$72
The Hospitals of Providence	$37	$37
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$36	$36

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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