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Nurse salary in Houston, TX, 2026

How much does a Nurse make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$34.03
9%
below national average
Average $34.03
Low $23.09
High $50.14

The average salary for a nurse is $34.03 per hour in Houston, TX and $10,000 overtime per year.55 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Nurse job openings in Houston, TX

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HISD Nurse
Astrocare Home Healthcare
Houston, TX
$20 - $25 a week
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Nurse in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Aspen Medical
 
$180,000per year
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Arch Staffing and Consulting
 
$162,240per year
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UPKEEP MED SPA
 
$150,000per year
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Aura Staffing Partners
 
$149,760per year
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US Got People
 
$119,600per year
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GQR
 
$113,880per year
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Highest paying cities for Nurses near Houston, TX

  1. Center, TX
    $35.89 per hour
  2. Waco, TX
    $35.84 per hour
  3. Fort Worth, TX
    $35.30 per hour
  4. Denton, TX
    $34.74 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $34.03 per hour

Where can a Nurse earn more?

Compare salaries for Nurses in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Nurse get paid in Houston, TX?

Senior Nurse

Job openings
Average $64.53 per hour