Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$48.72/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Houston, TX is $48.72 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Texas average of $48.08.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$48.72/hour

Houston, TX

3% lower than the US average.

$48.08/hour

Texas

5% lower than the US average.

$50.24/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Round Rock, Texas

$52/hour

This is 6% higher than the Houston average of $48.72.

Austin, Texas

$45/hour

This is 8% lower than the Houston average of $48.72.

Georgetown, Texas

$35/hour

This is 40% lower than the Houston average of $48.72.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Only Round Rock, Texas reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Round Rock, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Round Rock, Texas pays 6% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Round Rock, Texas$52$60
What are the highest paying Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Houston?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $31 per hour. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 37% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$31$31

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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