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 1,840 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $36,318 and $116,748 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 06, 2026
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Houston, TX
Texas
Job openings (Houston)

Nurse Practitioner

Houston

$116,748 per year

Texas

$120,007 per year

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Houston

$2,089 per week

Texas

$2,060 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Houston

$1,987 per week

Texas

$1,617 per week

Registered Nurse II

Houston

$44.68 per hour

Texas

$41.94 per hour

Registered Nurse - Icu

Houston

$1,746 per week

Texas

$1,708 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Houston

$1,723 per week

Texas

$1,747 per week

Registered Nurse

Houston

$42.55 per hour

Texas

$42.21 per hour

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Houston

$37.08 per hour

Texas

$36.42 per hour

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Houston

$30.59 per hour

Texas

$29.52 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Houston

$16.08 per hour

Texas

$17.07 per hour

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