Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$52.15/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Texas is $52.15 per hour. This is 13% higher than the US average of $45.37.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$52.15/hour
Texas
13% higher than the US average.
$45.37/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay Registered Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Texas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Prosper, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Humble, Texas | $57 | $60 |
| Plano, Texas | $56 | $60 |
| Round Rock, Texas | $55 | $60 |
| Flower Mound, Texas | $55 | $57 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Texas?
Director of Nursing earns the most among Nursing specialties in Texas, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Skilled Nursing ($59) and Rehabilitation ($58). Director of Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $83. For comparison, the Texas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Director of Nursing earns 26% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | $65 | $83 |
| Skilled Nursing | $59 | $72 |
| Rehabilitation | $58 | $72 |
| Long Term Care | $58 | $72 |
| Special Procedures | $57 | $60 |
| Hematology / Oncology | $56 | $60 |
| PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $56 | $61 |
| Pediatrics CVICU | $55 | $60 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Colorado ($56) and Kansas ($54). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — New Mexico pays 26% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $66 | $72 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Kansas | $54 | $59 |
| Missouri | $50 | $62 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Arizona | $48 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $47 | $52 |
| Louisiana | $42 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Mississippi | $39 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Texas?
Navitas Healthcare pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by CloudinfraIT Inc ($51) and CoreCivic ($49). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour, roughly in line with Navitas Healthcare.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Navitas Healthcare | $52 | $52 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $51 | $57 |
| CoreCivic | $49 | $49 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $72 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | $48 | $48 |
| Parkland Health and Hospital System | $46 | $62 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $45 | $45 |
| TK Health | $42 | $42 |
| Pennant Services | $42 | $63 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $37 | $46 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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