TX · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1141

Registered Nurses Salary in Texas

Median Annual Salary $90,010 -4% below national average (national: $93,600)
$91,690Mean Annual
$43Median Hourly
261,050Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$90,010
$64,660
10th pct.
$122,060
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$64,660$31.09
25th percentile$77,450$37.24
50th percentile (median)$90,010$43.27
75th percentile$102,200$49.14
90th percentile (top earners)$122,060$58.69
Mean (average)$91,690$44.08

How Texas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Texas
Texas (current) $90,010
California $140,330 +56%
Hawaii $136,320 +51%
Oregon $123,990 +38%
Washington $112,180 +25%
Alaska $110,690 +23%
New York $105,600 +17%
District of Columbia $104,550 +16%
New Jersey $102,730 +14%

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Related Occupations in Texas

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $89,860 18,020
Web and Digital Interface Designers $89,630 7,360
Social Workers, All Other $89,520 2,700
Speech-Language Pathologists $89,450 18,600
Financial and Investment Analysts $92,370 26,940
Web Developers $93,120 5,280

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurses salary in Texas?

The mean registered nurses salary in Texas is $91,690 per year. The median (middle) salary is $90,010 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Registered Nurses in Texas?

Entry-level registered nursess (10th percentile) in Texas typically earn around $64,660 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $77,450 per year.

What is the highest Registered Nurses salary in Texas?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Texas make approximately $122,060 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $102,200 per year.

How does the Texas Registered Nurses salary compare to the national average?

The median registered nurses salary in Texas is $90,010, which is -4% below national average of $93,600.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes