Registered Nurse Jobs in Texas
Across 389 live Registered Nurse listings in Texas, median advertised pay is $97K (75th percentile $108K), based on the 88 that state a salary; Texas ranks 28th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Heart to Heart Hospice (24), UHS (22), Tenet Healthcare (16).
389+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 4, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 88 roles pay ~$97k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Registered Nurse Pay in Texas: Live Market and State Comparison
Live registered nurse 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
- 389
- Live median
- $97k
- 75th $108k · n=88
- 12-mo median
- $92k
- Pay rank
- #28 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.1/10 · #37
- 12-mo postings
- 1,629
Registered Nurse pay in Texas sits level with the $94k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $120k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs TX | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (this page) | $92k | — | 4.1/10 | 1629 |
| California#1 | $120k | +$27k | 4.4/10 | 1339 |
| Wyoming#2 | $118k | +$26k | 4.0/10 | 31 |
| Hawaii#3 | $117k | +$25k | 4.6/10 | 40 |
| New Mexicoborders | $104k | +$11k | 4.3/10 | 164 |
| Louisianaborders | $83k | −$9k | 4.1/10 | 203 |
| Oklahomaborders | $83k | −$9k | 4.2/10 | 347 |
| Arkansasborders | $78k | −$15k | 3.7/10 | 123 |
“borders” = shares a border with Texas; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 4, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Heart to Heart Hospice (24), UHS (22), Tenet Healthcare (16)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment (of 389 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 94/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100), Hiaah (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Registered Nurse jobs in Texas.
How much do registered nurses earn in Texas?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. 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 registered nurse jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current registered nurses 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 registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Texas right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Compassus, UHS, UTHealth Houston, Cambridge Caregivers - Houston, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in Texas are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 389 registered nurses 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 Registered Nurse Jobs in Texas
Heart to Heart Hospice24 open roles here · WLB 41/100
UHS22 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Tenet Healthcare16 open roles here · WLB 58/100
UnitedHealth Group14 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Adaptive Home Health11 open roles here · WLB 47/100Bristol Hospice11 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Compassus9 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Hospice Austin9 open roles here · WLB 50/100