Registered Nurses in Texas. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
What the numbers say
Registered Nurses in Texas earned a median annual wage of $90,010 in 2024, about 4.8% below the US median of $94,511. That gap is smaller than it looks once you account for cost of living. Texas's overall price index sits at 97, just below the national baseline of 100, so the nominal difference shrinks to roughly one percentage point in purchasing terms. In practical terms, a Texas RN's paycheck covers about as much as the national median does.
The spread across earners is wide. The bottom 10% of Registered Nurses in Texas earned $64,660, while the top 10% reached $122,060. That gap of nearly $57,400 reflects how much experience, specialty, and care setting matter in this occupation. An RN in a rural critical-access hospital and one in a Houston-area surgical center both count in these figures, which pulls the range apart considerably.
The mean annual wage of $91,690 sits just above the median, which tells us the top earners do not pull the average far from the middle. That is a relatively tight distribution compared to some professional occupations, and it suggests most Texas RNs cluster in a similar pay band rather than separating sharply by seniority.
BLS projects employment for Registered Nurses to grow 4.9% nationally between 2024 and 2034, which falls in the average category. Texas employs 261,050 RNs, one of the largest state-level headcounts in the country, so even average percentage growth translates to a large absolute number of positions over that period.
Salary distribution
Where Texas registered nurses fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $79,170 and $105,100, with a median of $95,970.
Registered Nurses in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 38 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $76,271. 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 | 13 | $73,100 |
| Level II — qualified | 23 | $77,542 |
| Level III — experienced | 2 | $86,299 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Registered Nurses in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Health | Tier 2 Acute Care Step-Down ICU RN | 8 | $73,195 |
| Insight Global, LLC | RN-Resource Team | 6 | $81,921 |
| Srimatrix Health LLC | Registered Nurse | 5 | $82,550 |
| WARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | OPERATING ROOM CHARGE NURSE | 3 | $72,717 |
| Carrollton Regional Medical Center | Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | $70,910 |
| El Campo Memorial Hospital | Staff Nurse II/III - Emergency Room | 2 | $77,074 |
| Texas Health and Human Services Commission | Nurse II | 2 | $84,673 |
| Care Plus ER Richmond LLC | Charge Nurse | 1 | $83,658 |
| CLAREWOOD HOUSE INC | TREATMENT NURSE | 1 | $73,050 |
| Everest Medics Staffing, Inc | Critical Care Registered Nurse | 1 | $71,300 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse at Everest Medics Staffing, Inc$71,300DallasWage Level IDecided —I-200-26084-730224
- Tier 2 Acute Care Step-Down ICU RN Level I at KL Health$73,549AbileneWage Level IIDecided Mar 20, 2026I-200-26072-701177
- RN-Resource Team at Insight Global, LLC$86,299MidlandWage Level IIDecided Jan 21, 2026I-200-26013-554926
- OPERATING ROOM/EMERGENCY ROOM CHARGE NURSE at WARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL$72,717MONAHANSWage Level IDecided Jan 16, 2026I-200-26009-548174
- Tier 2 Acute Care Step-Down ICU RN at KL Health$73,549AbileneWage Level IIDecided Nov 25, 2025I-200-25322-419302
- Tier 2 Acute Care Step-Down ICU RN at KL Health$72,842AbileneWage Level IIDecided Sep 5, 2025I-200-25240-274298
- Registered Nurse at Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.$83,200Fort WorthWage Level IDecided Aug 29, 2025I-201-25234-260914
- Tier 2 Acute Care Step-Down ICU RN at KL Health$73,549AbileneWage Level IIDecided Aug 22, 2025I-200-25227-244697
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.
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Registered Nurses 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.
Registered Nurses specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 20 certified offers. The most common variant is Registered Nurse at a median of $82,550.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Srimatrix Health LLC | 7 | $82,550 |
| Tier 2 Acute Care Step-Down ICU RN | KL Health | 7 | $72,842 |
| RN-Resource Team | Insight Global, LLC | 6 | $81,921 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Registered Nurses in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 38 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $77,542.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | KL Health | 21 | $77,542 |
| Healthcare | WARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 17 | $75,000 |
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 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Social Perceptiveness
Technical
- 4.1 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- 02
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- 03
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- 04
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- 05
Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
- 06
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- 07
Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
- 08
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+4.9%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for registered nurses in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Dallas$101,420
- Houston$99,830
- Austin$97,890
- San Antonio$94,370
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Registered Nurses in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Registered Nurses in Texas is $95,970.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Registered Nurses?
- The Texas median is -2.4% versus the BLS national figure of $98,331.
- What is the salary range for Registered Nurses in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $67,120 and the 90th-percentile at $127,950, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Registered Nurses a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Registered Nurses?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor'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.