High-paying nursing jobs in Houston

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 1,585 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $36,170 and $135,359 per year. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Vocational Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Houston, TX.

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Updated Oct 26, 2026
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Houston, TX
Texas
Job openings (Houston)

Advanced Practice Provider

Houston

$135,359 per year

Texas

$131,958 per year

Nurse Practitioner

Houston

$116,846 per year

Texas

$119,758 per year

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Houston

$2,095 per week

Texas

$2,064 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Houston

$1,991 per week

Texas

$1,621 per week

Registered Nurse II

Houston

$44.68 per hour

Texas

$42.22 per hour

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Houston

$1,770 per week

Texas

$1,775 per week

Registered Nurse

Houston

$42.86 per hour

Texas

$42.44 per hour

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Houston

$37.17 per hour

Texas

$36.45 per hour

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Houston

$30.46 per hour

Texas

$29.60 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Houston

$16.01 per hour

Texas

$17.07 per hour

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