Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Texas
Across 947 live Nurse Practitioner listings in Texas, median advertised pay is $164K (75th percentile $198K), based on the 295 that state a salary; Texas ranks 33rd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UnitedHealth Group (61), Legion Health (39), Texas Health Resources (28).
947+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 24, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 295 roles pay ~$164k median with 6.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Nurse Practitioner Pay in Texas: Live Market and State Comparison
Live nurse practitioner listings in Texas today, then Texas against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 947
- Live median
- $164k
- 75th $198k · n=295
- 12-mo median
- $133k
- Pay rank
- #33 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.4/10 · #25
- 12-mo postings
- 2,679
Nurse Practitioner pay in Texas sits level with the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $163k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs TX | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (this page) | $133k | — | 5.4/10 | 2679 |
| California#1 | $163k | +$30k | 5.3/10 | 3174 |
| Washington#2 | $153k | +$20k | 5.5/10 | 920 |
| Alaska#3 | $152k | +$19k | 5.2/10 | 82 |
| New Mexicoborders | $138k | +$5k | 5.8/10 | 437 |
| Louisianaborders | $135k | +$2k | 4.8/10 | 582 |
| Oklahomaborders | $129k | −$4k | 5.0/10 | 374 |
| Arkansasborders | $125k | −$8k | 5.1/10 | 399 |
“borders” = shares a border with Texas; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 24, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- UnitedHealth Group (61), Legion Health (39), Texas Health Resources (28)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment (share of 945 active Texas Nurse Practitioner listings)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Up Lift (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Nurse Practitioner jobs in Texas.
How much do nurse practitioners earn in Texas?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of nurse practitioners. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid nurse practitioner jobs available?
Yes — about 40% of current nurse practitioners listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which nurse practitioner jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every nurse practitioner role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 100% with no on-call and 100% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Texas right now?
Employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner roles include Tenet Healthcare, Two Chairs, BRISTOL HOSPICE, Total Life. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many nurse practitioner jobs in Texas are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 947 nurse practitioners positions in Texas listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Texas
UnitedHealth Group61 open roles here · WLB 70/100
Legion Health39 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Texas Health Resources28 open roles here · WLB 52/100
Tenet Healthcare23 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Geode Health22 open roles here · WLB 100/100
Matrix Medical Network20 open roles here · WLB 74/100CommuniCare Health18 open roles here · WLB 67/100
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)18 open roles here · WLB 62/100