Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, 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 Nursing Home Nurse jobs, paying up to $52/hr. This is 3% higher than the average pay for Nursing Home Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Houston, paying up to $54/hr, Fort Worth, paying up to $47/hr, and Corpus Christi, paying up to $42/hr.

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$46.45/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Houston, TX is $46.45 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Texas average of $47.53.

Last updated on June 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$46.45/hour

Houston, TX

1% lower than the US average.

$47.53/hour

Texas

1% higher than the US average.

$47.05/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Tyler, Texas

$30/hour

This is 55% lower than the Houston average of $46.45.

San Angelo, Texas

$30/hour

This is 56% lower than the Houston average of $46.45.

Big Spring, Texas

$31/hour

This is 49% lower than the Houston average of $46.45.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas	$46	$54
Pearland, Texas	$39	$50

Last updated on June 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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