Registered Nurse salary in Texas
Registered nurses in Texas earn a median $95,970 a year, 2% below the national median of $97,550. That ranks #22 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $76,345.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1141. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $95,970 | $7,998 | $3,691 | $46.14 |
| Average pay | $95,380 | $7,948 | $3,668 | $45.86 |
| Take-home (median) | $76,345 | $6,362 | $2,936 | $36.70 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $12,283 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $7,342 |
| Texas income tax | $0 |
| Take-home | $76,345 |
Texas's prices are 3% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $78,660 buys in an average-priced state. The Texas minimum wage is $7.25; the median registered nurse earns 6.4 times that.
Registered Nurse pay in Texas vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $95,970 | $76,345 | $78,660 |
| Arkansas | $78,940 | $61,931 | $71,237 |
| Louisiana | $80,230 | $63,251 | $71,708 |
| New Mexico | $94,340 | $71,906 | $77,979 |
| Oklahoma | $82,920 | $63,978 | $72,833 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do registered nurses make in Texas?
- The median salary is $95,970 a year ($46.14 an hour), and the average is $95,380, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do registered nurses take home in Texas?
- About $76,345 a year after federal taxes, or $2,936 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do registered nurses earn more in Texas than the national average?
- Texas ranks #22 of 51 for median pay, 2% below the U.S. median of $97,550. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #7.