Nurse Practitioners Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $132,530 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.72
10th percentile $108,790
90th percentile $165,730
Employed locally 2,570
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $108,790
    25th
    $119,670
    50th (median)
    $132,530
    75th
    $156,000
    90th
    $165,730

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 136% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $136,550
    Killeen-Temple, TX $133,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,140
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $132,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,910
    Tyler, TX $128,980

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Austin, TX is $63.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.04 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Austin, TX is 2.6% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Austin?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $108,790 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,670.