Texas, TX · 2026
Registered Nurses Salary in Texas (2026)
Average across 13 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$99,688
per year
State Median
$95,884
per year
vs National Average
-2%
national avg: $101,420
25th %ile
$78,958
Entry
Average
$99,688
State avg
75th %ile
$110,431
Senior
Registered Nurses Salary by City in Texas
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $112,373 | +13% | +3.6% |
| Plano, TX | $105,679 | +6% | +3.6% |
| Dallas, TX | $103,854 | +4% | +3.6% |
| Irving, TX | $103,245 | +4% | +3.6% |
| Arlington, TX | $103,245 | +4% | +3.6% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $102,637 | +3% | +3.6% |
| Garland, TX | $100,811 | +1% | +3.6% |
| Houston, TX | $100,202 | +1% | +3.6% |
| San Antonio, TX | $97,160 | -3% | +3.6% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $94,117 | -6% | +3.6% |
| El Paso, TX | $91,683 | -8% | +3.6% |
| Lubbock, TX | $91,075 | -9% | +3.6% |
| Laredo, TX | $89,858 | -10% | +3.6% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Registered Nurses salaries stack up across Texas cities.