Registered Nurse Salary in Texas

Compare live registered nurse pay signals and active healthcare openings in Texas.

Generated from 462 active jobs and 3 listed-pay samples in this market.

Average salary

$117,808

Hourly average

$56.64/hr

Low

$86,706

High

$167,721

Vs national

+20%

Salary distribution

Mean, median, and range in Texas

3 pay samples
Low $86,706
Median $98,998
Mean $117,808
High $167,721
Low sample$86,706
Median$98,998
Mean$117,808
High sample$167,721

Purchasing power

Salary vs cost of living

Local salary$117,808
National benchmark$98,430
Purchasing power$128,052

Because local costs are lower, this salary can feel closer to this amount in an average-cost city.

Local average$117,808
National benchmark$98,430
Benchmark sourceBLS OEWS May 2025
Estimated local cost level92 cents per national $1
Purchasing power$128,052
Estimated rent share10 cents of each gross-pay dollar

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Does Texas pay stretch further?

Compare Registered Nurse pay with local cost levels included.

Here

$117,808 adjusted

Compared with

$84,571 adjusted

RN Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level

0-2 years

$96,603

$84,822$106,027

Mid Level

3-5 years

$117,808

$106,027$129,589

Experienced

6-10 years

$133,123

$120,164$146,082

Senior

10+ years

$153,150

$136,657$170,822

City comparisons

Compare salary levels across Texas

CityAverageHourly
Dallas$72,000$34.62/hr

What Affects RN Pay in Texas?

Shift Differentials

  • Day ShiftBase pay
  • Evening Shift+$2-4/hr
  • Night Shift+$4-8/hr
  • Weekend+$3-6/hr

Location Factors

  • Rural areas may offer higher pay due to staffing shortages.
  • Hospital systems typically pay more than private clinics.
  • Travel RN positions offer premium rates.
  • Cost-of-living adjustments can improve purchasing power.

RN Benefits & Top Employers in Texas

Common Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits vary by employer
  • Shift differential opportunities may be available
  • Sign-on and relocation incentives vary by facility
  • Continuing education or certification support may be available

Market summary

Registered Nurse pay in Texas is estimated from live JibJob openings with listed compensation. Use this guide to compare pay alongside current employer demand before applying.

This generated salary page requires at least 10 active jobs and 3 usable salary samples in the market, so low-inventory role and city combinations are not published.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurse salary in Texas?
The current JibJob estimate for Registered Nurse roles in Texas is based on 3 listed-pay job samples across 462 active openings.
Are Registered Nurse jobs hiring in Texas?
Yes. JibJob is currently tracking 462 active registered nurse openings in Texas.

Data Sources & Methodology

The data presented on this page is compiled from multiple authoritative sources to provide accurate and up-to-date information about healthcare careers and cost of living.

Last updated: 2026-06-16T04:15:54.002Z

Salary data represents averages and may vary based on experience, employer, and specific position. Cost of living indices are relative to the national average of 100.