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.
What a Austin RN actually takes home
Here is the part most pay comparisons miss. Texas does not tax wages, so the state takes nothing out of your paycheck. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still come out the same way they do in every state, but there is no second income tax stacked on top.
At the Austin median of $97,890, every 1% of state income tax you would pay somewhere else is about $979 a year that stays with you here. In a state with a 5% income tax, that adds up to roughly $4,895 a year, or about $408 a month. To match a Austin paycheck at the median, a job in that state would need to pay about $103,042.
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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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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.
Does Texas have a state income tax on nurse pay?
No. Texas does not tax wages, so no state income tax comes out of an RN paycheck in Austin. Federal income tax and Social Security and Medicare still apply. At the Austin median RN salary, every 1% of state income tax you would pay elsewhere is about $979 a year that stays in your pocket here.
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.