Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$45.90/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Texas is $45.90 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $42.75.
Last updated on May 27, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$45.90/hour
Texas
7% higher than the US average.
$42.75/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Texas pay the most for Registered Nurses?
City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Waxahachie, Texas | $51 | $55 |
Irving, Texas | $49 | $54 |
Dallas, Texas | $49 | $50 |
Frisco, Texas | $49 | $53 |
Texas City, Texas | $48 | $52 |
Houston, Texas | $47 | $54 |
Humble, Texas | $47 | $54 |
Plano, Texas | $47 | $54 |
Fort Worth, Texas | $47 | $50 |
The Woodlands, Texas | $47 | $54 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Texas?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Texas?
Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Care Manager | $54 | $71 |
CVOR | $51 | $54 |
House Supervisor | $50 | $55 |
Cardiac Cath Lab | $50 | $54 |
Interventional Radiology | $50 | $54 |
Manager | $50 | $54 |
OR - Operating Room | $49 | $54 |
Perioperative | $49 | $54 |
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care | $48 | $50 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Louisiana | $44 | $44 |
New Mexico | $42 | $48 |
Tennessee | $42 | $46 |
Missouri | $42 | $70 |
Florida | $37 | $44 |
Mississippi | $35 | $35 |
Oklahoma | $31 | $40 |
Kansas | $30 | $39 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Texas?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Texas?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Memorial Hermann Health System | $48 | $48 |
Houston Methodist | $47 | $49 |
Children's Health | $46 | $48 |
Baylor Scott & White Health | $45 | $55 |
Insight Global | $42 | $42 |
University of Texas Medical Branch Health (AKA UTMB Health) | $41 | $64 |
Parkland Health and Hospital System | $41 | $52 |
Cross Country Search | $41 | $41 |
HCA Houston Healthcare | $40 | $45 |
Core Medical | $39 | $57 |
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
- Houston, TX
- 3x12 hrs
- Days, Nights
Permanent
1 day ago
$35-60/hr
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care
- HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
- Cypress, TX
- Nights, Flexible
Permanent
1 day ago
$34-46/hr
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
- Kingwood, TX
- Nights, Flexible
Permanent
1 day ago
$23-31/hr
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
- Kingwood, TX
- Nights, Flexible
Permanent
1 day ago
$34-46/hr
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
- Kingwood, TX
- Days, Flexible
Permanent
1 day ago
$34-46/hr
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