Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$49.31/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Texas is $49.31 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $48.90.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$49.31/hour
Texas
1% higher than the US average.
$48.90/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Lewisville, Texas, Little Elm, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay Registered Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Texas average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Lewisville, Texas, Little Elm, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay 22% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisville, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Grapevine, Texas | $55 | $57 |
| Fort Worth, Texas | $55 | $60 |
| Round Rock, Texas | $53 | $60 |
| Prosper, Texas | $53 | $60 |
| Houston, Texas | $51 | $54 |
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 Nursing Home ($58) and Radiology ($57). Director of Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $83. For comparison, the Texas average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Director of Nursing earns 33% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | $65 | $83 |
| Nursing Home | $58 | $72 |
| Radiology | $57 | $60 |
| PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $57 | $60 |
| Special Procedures | $57 | $60 |
| Hematology / Oncology | $56 | $60 |
| PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $55 | $60 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Colorado ($55) and Kansas ($52). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — New Mexico pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $57 | $72 |
| Colorado | $55 | $63 |
| Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Arizona | $47 | $59 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Louisiana | $42 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Texas?
CoreCivic pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Memorial Hermann Health System ($48) and Cook Children’s Health Care System ($47). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour, roughly in line with CoreCivic.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $49 | $49 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | $48 | $48 |
| Cook Children’s Health Care System | $47 | $52 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $72 |
| Parkland Health and Hospital System | $43 | $47 |
| TK Health | $42 | $42 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $37 | $37 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $46 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $32 | $32 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Director Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Sunnyvale, TX
- 5x8 hrs
$100K-137K/year
approximately $48-66/hrDirector of Labor and Delivery
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- San Antonio, TX
- 5x8 hrs
$96K-140K/year
approximately $46-68/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Texarkana
- Hooks, TX
$39-72/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Texarkana
- Redwater, TX
$39-72/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Texarkana
- Wake Village, TX
$39-72/hour
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