Salary distribution
Where Texas nurse practitioners fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $110,570 and $143,860, with a median of $129,880.
Nurse Practitioners in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 5 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $117,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 3 | $124,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 2 | $117,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Nurse Practitioners in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Clinic | Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Certified | 2 | $117,000 |
| 0 Age Medical Spa, LLC | Nurse Practitioner | 1 | $130,000 |
| VillageMD of Southeast Texas, PA | Nurse Practitioner | 1 | $124,000 |
| New Star Hospice LLC | Nurse Practitioner | 1 | $108,160 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Nurse Practitioner at 0 Age Medical Spa, LLC$130,000KatyWage Level IDecided Sep 8, 2025I-200-25241-277179
- Nurse Practitioner at VillageMD of Southeast Texas, PA$124,000HoustonWage Level IDecided May 7, 2025I-200-25120-920835
- Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Certified at Shannon Clinic$117,000San AngeloWage Level IIDecided Mar 12, 2025I-200-25064-747756
- Nurse Practitioner at New Star Hospice LLC$108,160Sugar LandWage Level IDecided Oct 9, 2024I-200-24276-380124
- Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Certified at Shannon Clinic$117,000San AngeloWage Level IIDecided Mar 10, 2025I-200-25062-739289
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Nurse Practitioners pay by experience level in Texas
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Nurse Practitioners in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 4 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $117,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Shannon Clinic | 3 | $117,000 |
| Professional services | VillageMD of Southeast Texas, PA | 1 | $124,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Master's degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.2 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
- 02
Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
- 03
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
- 04
Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- 05
Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
- 06
Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.
- 07
Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
- 08
Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+40.1%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for nurse practitioners in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Houston$133,140
- Austin$132,530
- Dallas$131,910
- San Antonio$125,530
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Nurse Practitioners in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in Texas is $129,880.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Nurse Practitioners?
- The Texas median is -0.1% versus the BLS national figure of $130,023.
- What is the salary range for Nurse Practitioners in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $96,140 and the 90th-percentile at $165,530, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Nurse Practitioners a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 40.1% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Nurse Practitioners?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.