Nurse Practitioner Salary in Texas: $131,670 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Texas earn a median of $131,670 per year — $63.31 an hour — $630 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #25 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Texas NPs earn between $96,880 and $161,980. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Texas NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Texas NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Texas
The median NP in Texas out-earns the median RN by $35,700 per year (37%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Texas With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Texas side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Texas | California |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $131,670 | $168,520 |
| Median hourly wage | $63.31/hr | $81.02/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $96,880 | $120,340 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $147,660 | $209,350 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $161,980 | $240,830 |
| NPs employed | 25,970 | 25,120 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Texas’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Texas?
NPs in Texas earn a median of $131,670 per year — $63.31 per hour — $630 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Texas #25 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Texas?
The median NP in Texas earns $131,670 versus $95,970 for the median RN — a difference of $35,700 per year (37%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Texas?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Texas, the 10th percentile is $96,880 and the 25th percentile is $113,840. Most NPs move toward the $131,670 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Texas?
25,970 nurse practitioners are employed in Texas per the BLS May 2025 estimates.