High-paying nursing jobs in Austin

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 851 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $42,880 and $123,950 per year. Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse and Nurse Practitioner are among the most popular high-paying roles in Austin, TX.

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Updated Jul 26, 2026
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Austin, TX
Texas
Job openings (Austin)

Nurse Practitioner

Austin

$123,950 per year

Texas

$119,692 per year

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Austin

$1,977 per week

Texas

$2,038 per week

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Austin

$90,334 per year

Texas

$70,927 per year

Registered Nurse

Austin

$1,723 per week

Texas

$1,614 per week

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Austin

$1,716 per week

Texas

$1,568 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Austin

$1,617 per week

Texas

$1,697 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Austin

$1,575 per week

Texas

$1,726 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Austin

$1,422 per week

Texas

$1,629 per week

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Austin

$31.14 per hour

Texas

$28.89 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Austin

$18.98 per hour

Texas

$17.10 per hour

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