What RNs earn in Houston
Registered nurses in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $99,830 a year, 2% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $81,890 and $116,000, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Houston ranks #23 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $81,890 – $116,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,560 | $116,500 – $143,680 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $275,310 | $220,840 – $323,790 |
| Nurse Midwife | $129,280 | $112,610 – $149,040 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Houston nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,573 a month in Houston, which is roughly 19% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 65,910 RNs work in this metro, the #6 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 350 healthcare employers in Houston, Pasadena and The Woodlands, including 105 dialysis centers, 91 behavioral health facilities, 72 long-term care facilities and 46 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Houston
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Nursing jobs in Houston
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Houston healthcare news
- Chamberlain University set for $8.9M expansion of Houston nursing schoolThe Business Journals · Sep 14
- Houston hospital lands several top-five spots in new national rankingsKHOU · Sep 15
- Houston VA’s Chief Nurse Honored with 2026 NBNA Trailblazer AwardVA News and Information (.gov) · Sep 29
- New $1 Million Hamill Foundation Gift Supports Community Care Nursing at the Andy and Barbara Gessner College of NursingUniversity of Houston · Sep 21
- 17-year-old Mississippi football player gets lung transplant at Houston hospitalYahoo Sports · Oct 6
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How much do registered nurses make in Houston?
The median RN salary in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro is $99,830 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $81,890 and $116,000.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Houston?
Nurse practitioners in the Houston metro earn a median of $134,560 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Houston?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,573 a month in Houston, roughly 19% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Houston?
Hospitals in the Houston area include Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Va Medical Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Houston?
Browse current Texas openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Houston can find you, and compare pay using the Texas salary guide.