Nurse Practitioners Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $133,140 +3% vs national
Median hourly $64.01
10th percentile $93,750
90th percentile $165,260
Employed locally 4,680
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,750
    25th
    $118,610
    50th (median)
    $133,140
    75th
    $143,760
    90th
    $165,260

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 165% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 65% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $132,530
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $132,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,910
    Tyler, TX $128,980

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Houston, TX is $64.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.36 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Houston, TX is 3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $93,750 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,610.