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 916 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $18.60 and $67.38 per hour. Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse and Nurse Practitioner are among the most popular high-paying roles in Austin, TX.

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Updated Oct 05, 2026
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Austin, TX
Texas
Job openings (Austin)

Advanced Practice Provider

Austin

$67.38 per hour

Texas

$65.69 per hour

Nurse Practitioner

Austin

$124,873 per year

Texas

$120,040 per year

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Austin

$2,041 per week

Texas

$2,057 per week

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Austin

$2,026 per week

Texas

$2,060 per week

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Austin

$91,474 per year

Texas

$67,393 per year

Registered Nurse

Austin

$1,728 per week

Texas

$1,648 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Austin

$1,643 per week

Texas

$1,748 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Austin

$1,397 per week

Texas

$1,618 per week

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Austin

$31.38 per hour

Texas

$29.52 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Austin

$18.60 per hour

Texas

$17.07 per hour

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