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Registered nurse salary in Texas

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Texas?

Average base salary

$42.02
7%
below national average
Average $42.02
Low $28.53
High $61.87

The average salary for a registered nurse is $42.02 per hour in Texas and $12,250 overtime per year.14k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 14, 2026).

Registered Nurse job openings in Texas

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RN Registered Nurse
Wooldridge Place Nursing Center4.3out of 5 stars.
Corpus Christi, TX
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse in Texas

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Northwest Hills Surgical Hospi...
 
$450,000per year
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Kidsville Pediatrics, PA
 
$275,000per year
Rapid Temps, Inc
 
$249,600per year
First Source LLC
 
$249,600per year
PVS
 
$239,200per year
Catapult Health
 
$231,920per year

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Highest paying cities for Registered Nurses near Texas

  1. Tyler, TX
    $46.66 per hour
  2. Fort Worth, TX
    $44.71 per hour
  3. Corpus Christi, TX
    $44.64 per hour
  4. Austin, TX
    $44.12 per hour
  5. Dallas, TX
    $43.77 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Registered Nurse

The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $42.02 per hour in Texas. This figure is based on 14k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 14, 2026.

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Registered Nurse salaries in Texas typically range between a low of $28.53 and a high of $61.87 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Registered Nurse in Texas include Tyler, TX at $46.66 per hour, Fort Worth, TX at $44.71 per hour, and Corpus Christi, TX at $44.64 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Registered Nurse in Texas include Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital ($450,000 per year) and Kidsville Pediatrics, PA ($275,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Registered Nurse salary in Texas compares to related positions:

  • Registered Nurse II: Average $41.83 per hour
  • Registered Nurse III: Average $45.19 per hour

How much do similar professions as Registered Nurse get paid in Texas?

Registered Nurse II

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Average $41.83 per hour