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 893 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $42,504 and $124,234 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 Aug 19, 2026
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Austin, TX
Texas
Job openings (Austin)

Nurse Practitioner

Austin

$124,234 per year

Texas

$119,740 per year

Advanced Practice Provider

Austin

$122,501 per year

Texas

$129,673 per year

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Austin

$1,993 per week

Texas

$2,049 per week

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Austin

$91,373 per year

Texas

$69,789 per year

Registered Nurse

Austin

$1,716 per week

Texas

$1,625 per week

Registered Nurse - Pacu

Austin

$1,645 per week

Texas

$1,722 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Austin

$1,570 per week

Texas

$1,722 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Austin

$1,410 per week

Texas

$1,624 per week

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Austin

$31.33 per hour

Texas

$29.21 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Austin

$18.82 per hour

Texas

$17.03 per hour

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