Registered Nurses Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $79,270 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.11
10th percentile $64,440
90th percentile $97,690
Employed locally 2,660
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,440
    25th
    $77,180
    50th (median)
    $79,270
    75th
    $94,860
    90th
    $97,690

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 133% Median Registered Nurses salary is 33% above 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $94,900
    Midland, TX $88,460
    Waco, TX $87,330

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,410
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$42,210
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,280
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53,840
    Veterinarians$99,180
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$63,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in College Station, TX is $38.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.80 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in College Station, TX is 15.3% below 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $64,440 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,180.