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May 2025 BLS OEWS · Registered nurses

Nurse Salary in Texas

BLS wage data for Texas RNs: median pay, salary range, metro medians, and LPN, NP, and CNA comparisons.

SOC 29-1141.00Reviewed 2026-10-04

Quick salary summary (registered nurses)

Median annual wage

$95,970

Median hourly wage

$46.14/hr

90th percentile annual

$127,950

Registered nurse salary range in Texas

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th$67,120$32.27
25th$79,170$38.06
50th (Median)$95,970$46.14
75th$105,100$50.53
90th$127,950$61.51

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (2025)

Nursing roles compared (Texas medians)

Each role is a separate BLS occupation. Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are covered on a dedicated CRNA salary page.

OccupationMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered nurses$95,970$46.14
Licensed practical and vocational nurses (LPN/LVN)$62,240$29.92
Nurse practitioners$131,670$63.31
Nursing assistants (CNA)$37,500$18.03

RN salary by Texas metro area

Registered nurses. Metro areas follow BLS definitions.

Metro areaMedian annualMedian hourly
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands$99,830$48.00
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$101,420$48.76
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos$97,890$47.06
San Antonio-New Braunfels$94,370$45.37
El Paso$86,100$41.39
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission$80,540$38.72

Median vs average

BLS medians are 50th percentile wages. O*NET also lists a mean average that can differ from the median. Job postings and shift differentials are not the same as OEWS occupational wages.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average nurse salary in Texas?+−
BLS OEWS reports a median wage for registered nurses, not a simple mean average. For Texas RNs, the median annual wage is the clearest statewide benchmark in the May 2025 dataset on this page.
What is the median registered nurse salary in Texas?+−
The BLS median for registered nurses in Texas is $95,970 per year ($46.14/hour, May 2025 BLS OEWS).
What is the starting salary for nurses in Texas?+−
Entry-level pay often falls in the lower percentiles. BLS reports a 10th percentile of $67,120 and a 25th percentile of $79,170 for Texas RNs (May 2025 BLS OEWS). Actual starting offers vary by employer and setting.
How much do nurses make in Houston?+−
For the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro, the RN median is $99,830 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
How much do nurses make in Dallas?+−
For Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, the RN median is $101,420 (May 2025 BLS OEWS).
How does RN pay compare with LPN, NP, and CNA wages in Texas?+−
BLS tracks separate occupations. Use the comparison table on this page for statewide medians: registered nurses, LPN/LVN, nurse practitioners, and nursing assistants each have their own SOC code and median.
What about nurse anesthetist (CRNA) salary in Texas?+−
Nurse anesthetists are a distinct occupation (SOC 29-1151). See our dedicated CRNA salary page for Texas medians and metro data rather than mixing them with registered nurse wages.
Does BLS publish NICU or travel nurse salaries for Texas?+−
OEWS publishes wages by occupation and geography, not by specialty contracts such as travel nursing or NICU-only roles. Specialty pay may differ from statewide RN medians shown here.

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