Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$54.79/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Texas is $54.79 per hour. This is 11% higher than the US average of $48.55.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$54.79/hour
Texas
11% higher than the US average.
$48.55/hour
United States
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 Cedar Park, Texas ($56). Round Rock, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Texas average for Long Term Care Nurses is $55 per hour — Round Rock, Texas pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Round Rock, Texas | $58 | $60 |
| Cedar Park, Texas | $56 | $60 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Arizona ($56) and Colorado ($55). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Long Term Care Nurses is $55 per hour — New Mexico pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $63 | $72 |
| Arizona | $56 | $72 |
| Colorado | $55 | $59 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
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 $45 per hour, followed by Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX ($36) and TRS Healthcare Permanent ($32). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Texas average for Long Term Care Nurses is $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 19% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $55 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $36 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $32 | $32 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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