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Registered Nurse salary in Texas, 2026: $73,736–$115,149 advertised across 456 listings

Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 456 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (521) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

Median advertised range
$73,736–$115,149
per year, base pay
Middle half
$68,640–$115,149
25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
Listings counted
456
of 977 live Registered Nurse listings in Texas
As of
November 8, 2026
Refreshed hourly from live listings

Median advertised Registered Nurse pay by city in Texas

Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. Cities with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.

$0$38k$75k$113k$150kHouston: $73,736–$115,149 median advertised base, 212 listingsHouston$73,736–$115,149n=212Bryan: $65,520–$107,016 median advertised base, 42 listingsBryan$65,520–$107,016n=42The Woodlands: $73,736–$115,149 median advertised base, 41 listingsThe Woodlands$73,736–$115,149n=41Lufkin: $63,856–$97,386 median advertised base, 39 listingsLufkin$63,856–$97,386n=39Lake Jackson: $73,736–$115,149 median advertised base, 26 listingsLake Jackson$73,736–$115,149n=26Pasadena: $68,640–$109,824 median advertised base, 21 listingsPasadena$68,640–$109,824n=21College Station: $65,520–$107,016 median advertised base, 17 listingsCollege Station$65,520–$107,016n=17Sugar Land: $73,736–$115,149 median advertised base, 11 listingsSugar Land$73,736–$115,149n=11
CityListingsMedian minimumMedian maximum
Houston212$73,736$115,149
Bryan42$65,520$107,016
The Woodlands41$73,736$115,149
Lufkin39$63,856$97,386
Lake Jackson26$73,736$115,149
Pasadena21$68,640$109,824
College Station17$65,520$107,016
Sugar Land11$73,736$115,149

By employment type

TypeListingsMedian range
full-time358$73,736–$115,149
per diem61$87,360–$91,520
locums20$41,600–$208,000
part-time13$73,736–$115,149
fellowship4$73,736–$115,149

Employers with the most listings

EmployerListingsMedian range
CommonSpirit Health420$73,736–$115,149
Veterans Health Administration16$81,005–$155,994
Ascension7$112,320
Tenet Healthcare5$116,480
Immigration and Customs Enforcement3$1–$150,000
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA3$103,087–$129,358

Quick answers

What does a Registered Nurse make in Texas?
Across 456 live Registered Nurse listings in Texas with advertised pay, the median base range is $73,736–$115,149 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $68,640 at the low end to $115,149 at the high end.
Which Texas cities pay Registered Nurses the most?
Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Houston ($73,736–$115,149), The Woodlands ($73,736–$115,149) and Lake Jackson ($73,736–$115,149).
Does Registered Nurse pay differ by employment type in Texas?
358 full-time listings advertise a median of $73,736–$115,149, 61 per diem listings advertise a median of $87,360–$91,520, 20 locums listings advertise a median of $41,600–$208,000, 13 part-time listings advertise a median of $73,736–$115,149 and 4 fellowship listings advertise a median of $73,736–$115,149.
Who is hiring Registered Nurses in Texas and what do they offer?
CommonSpirit Health (420, median $73,736–$115,149), Veterans Health Administration (16, median $81,005–$155,994), Ascension (7, median $112,320), Tenet Healthcare (5, median $116,480), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (3, median $1–$150,000) and Military Treatment Facilities under DHA (3, median $103,087–$129,358).CommonSpirit HealthVeterans Health AdministrationAscensionTenet HealthcareImmigration and Customs EnforcementMilitary Treatment Facilities under DHA
How many Registered Nurse jobs in Texas are open right now?
977 live Registered Nurse listings in Texas on ScrubHub today, of which 456 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Registered Nurse jobs in Texas
How is this pay report calculated?
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 456 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (521) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

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