RN Salary in Texas: $95,970 Median (May 2025)
Registered nurses in Texas earn a median of $95,970 per year — $46.14 an hour — $1,580 below the national median of $97,550, ranking #22 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Texas RNs earn between $67,120 and $127,950. 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 RN pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Texas RNs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New grads typically start near the left edge.
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| May 2025 BLS | Texas | California |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $95,970 | $140,270 |
| Median hourly wage | $46.14/hr | $67.44/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $67,120 | $101,260 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $105,100 | $173,170 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $127,950 | $213,320 |
| RNs employed | 271,380 | 338,940 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses make in Texas?
RNs in Texas earn a median of $95,970 per year — $46.14 per hour — $1,580 below the national median of $97,550 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Texas #22 of 51 states and D.C. by median RN pay.
What is a starting RN salary in Texas?
New nurses generally start near the lower percentiles: in Texas, the 10th percentile is $67,120 and the 25th percentile is $79,170. Most RNs move toward the $95,970 median within their first several years.
What do the highest-paid RNs in Texas earn?
The top 10% of RNs in Texas earn above $127,950 per year — typically nurses with specialty certifications, leadership roles, or high-differential schedules.
How many RNs work in Texas?
271,380 registered nurses are employed in Texas per the BLS May 2025 estimates.