Registered Nurses Salary in Eastern Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,890 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.89
10th percentile $59,960
90th percentile $104,420
Employed locally 2,110
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,960
    25th
    $71,300
    50th (median)
    $80,890
    75th
    $96,660
    90th
    $104,420

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,250
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $70,180
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,800
    Physical Therapists $107,440
    Pharmacists $135,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Eastern Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Eastern Region of Texas is $38.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.71 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Region of Texas above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Eastern Region of Texas is 13.6% 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 Eastern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $59,960 per year in Eastern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,300.