Texas, TX · 2026
Registered Nurses Salary in Texas (2026)
Average across 13 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$92,866
per year
State Median
$84,600
per year
vs National Average
-2%
national avg: $94,480
25th %ile
$74,692
Entry
Average
$92,866
State avg
75th %ile
$102,882
Senior
Registered Nurses Salary by City in Texas
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $104,683 | +13% | +3.8% |
| Plano, TX | $98,448 | +6% | +2.9% |
| Dallas, TX | $96,747 | +4% | +5.1% |
| Irving, TX | $96,180 | +4% | +4.7% |
| Arlington, TX | $96,180 | +4% | +3.2% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $95,613 | +3% | +2.1% |
| Garland, TX | $93,913 | +1% | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $93,346 | +1% | +5.8% |
| San Antonio, TX | $90,511 | -3% | +6.1% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $87,677 | -6% | +2.7% |
| El Paso, TX | $85,409 | -8% | +4.5% |
| Lubbock, TX | $84,843 | -9% | +6.2% |
| Laredo, TX | $83,709 | -10% | +6.4% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Registered Nurses salaries stack up across Texas cities.