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 1,749 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $36,267 and $116,933 per year. Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Houston, TX.

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Updated Oct 08, 2026
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Houston, TX
Texas
Job openings (Houston)

Nurse Practitioner

Houston

$116,933 per year

Texas

$119,999 per year

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Houston

$2,092 per week

Texas

$2,063 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Houston

$1,981 per week

Texas

$1,619 per week

Registered Nurse II

Houston

$44.68 per hour

Texas

$42.38 per hour

Registered Nurse - Icu

Houston

$1,756 per week

Texas

$1,710 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Houston

$1,739 per week

Texas

$1,761 per week

Registered Nurse

Houston

$42.63 per hour

Texas

$42.32 per hour

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Houston

$37.00 per hour

Texas

$36.39 per hour

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Houston

$30.52 per hour

Texas

$29.54 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Houston

$16.06 per hour

Texas

$17.08 per hour

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