Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$53.17/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Texas is $53.17 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $48.20.
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$53.17/hour
Texas
9% higher than the US average.
$48.20/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Humble, Texas pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Cedar Park, Texas ($55). Humble, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Texas average for Nursing Home Nurses is $53 per hour — Humble, Texas pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Humble, Texas | $55 | $60 |
| Cedar Park, Texas | $55 | $59 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
Arizona pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Kansas ($54) and Nebraska ($48). Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Texas average for Nursing Home Nurses is $53 per hour — Arizona pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $58 | $61 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Colorado | $46 | $48 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $47 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Mississippi | $28 | $37 |
| Louisiana | $27 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Texas?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX ($36). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Texas average for Nursing Home Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 19% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $57 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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