Nurse Practitioners Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $133,390 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $64.13
10th percentile $104,640
90th percentile $157,830
Employed locally 460
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,640
    25th
    $120,150
    50th (median)
    $133,390
    75th
    $136,500
    90th
    $157,830

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 198% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 98% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,140
    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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$95,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,940
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,430
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$75,210
    Pharmacists$134,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Killeen, TX is $64.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.89 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Killeen, TX is 3.2% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $104,640 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,150.