Registered Nurses Salary in Austin, TX

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

Median annual salary $94,900 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.63
10th percentile $64,210
90th percentile $122,820
Employed locally 18,420
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,210
    25th
    $78,150
    50th (median)
    $94,900
    75th
    $102,840
    90th
    $122,820

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 97% Median Registered Nurses salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,810
    Killeen-Temple, TX $95,210
    Midland, TX $88,460
    Waco, TX $87,330
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $87,100

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Austin, TX is $45.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.31 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Austin, TX is 1.4% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Austin?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $64,210 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,150.