Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$49.81/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Texas is $49.81 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $48.34.
Last updated on August 12, 2026. 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
$49.81/hour
Texas
3% higher than the US average.
$48.34/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Flower Mound, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Allen, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Prosper, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Grand Prairie, Texas | $58 | $60 |
| Garland, Texas | $57 | $60 |
| Arlington, Texas | $57 | $60 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | $65 | $83 |
| Nursing Home | $63 | $72 |
| Rehabilitation | $58 | $72 |
| Long Term Care | $58 | $72 |
| Radiology | $57 | $60 |
| PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care | $57 | $62 |
| Special Procedures | $57 | $60 |
| Pediatrics | $57 | $61 |
| Trauma Coordinator | $57 | $60 |
| Renal PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $56 | $60 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $61 | $72 |
| Colorado | $55 | $60 |
| Missouri | $49 | $58 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Kansas | $47 | $59 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $52 |
| Louisiana | $41 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $42 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $52 | $58 |
| Cook Children’s Health Care System | $50 | $87 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $50 | $50 |
| CoreCivic | $49 | $49 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | $48 | $48 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $72 |
| Parkland Health and Hospital System | $44 | $56 |
| TK Health | $42 | $42 |
| GQR Healthcare Perm | $39 | $44 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $37 | $46 |
Last updated on August 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Perioperative
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- Cook Childrens Medical Center - Prosper
- Prosper, TX
- 5x8 hrs
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- Prosper, TX
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- Eden, TX
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- The Hospitals of Providence
- Horizon City, TX
$61+/hour
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- CoreMedical Group Perm
- San Antonio, TX
- 5x8 hrs
$96K-145K/year
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