What RNs earn in Austin
Registered nurses in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro earn a median of $97,890 a year, right at the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $81,540 and $106,450, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Austin ranks #26 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $81,540 – $106,450 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,050 | $124,740 – $150,350 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $244,990 | $214,410 – $431,520 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Austin nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,852 a month in Austin, which is roughly 23% of a median RN salary before taxes. That is a manageable share, but it is worth negotiating hard on base pay and differentials.
About 18,920 RNs work in this metro, the #38 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 145 healthcare employers in Austin, Round Rock and San Marcos, including 36 behavioral health facilities, 34 outpatient surgery centers, 34 long-term care facilities and 21 dialysis centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Austin
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Nursing jobs in Austin
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Austin healthcare news
- Austin’s 'Hospital of the Future’ Is Being Designed With AI From the Ground UpKEYE · Oct 8
- ICE agent shoots and wounds Venezuelan man at traffic stop in Austin, TexasThe Guardian · Sep 20
- UT Austin is building more than a hospital. Here’s where AI comes in.Austin American-Statesman · Oct 13
- Key contractor unveiled for UT medical center projectThe Business Journals · Sep 18
- Where are the best children's hospitals in Texas? See how Austin hospitals rankAustin American-Statesman · Sep 15
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How much do registered nurses make in Austin?
The median RN salary in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro is $97,890 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $81,540 and $106,450.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Austin?
Nurse practitioners in the Austin metro earn a median of $128,050 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Austin?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,852 a month in Austin, roughly 23% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Austin?
Hospitals in the Austin area include Ascension Seton Northwest, Ascension Seton Williamson, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos, Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Austin?
Browse current Texas openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Austin can find you, and compare pay using the Texas salary guide.