Registered Nurse Salary in Austin, TX
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$87,825
Hourly Rate
$42.22
/hour
Jobs in Area
3,042
employed
Registered Nurse Salary Range in Austin, TX
Annual Salary Range
$59k
10th percentile
$73k
25th
$105k
75th
$127k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $59,295 | $28.51 |
| 25th Percentile | $73,154 | $35.17 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $87,825 | $42.22 |
| 75th Percentile | $104,897 | $50.43 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $127,435 | $61.27 |
| Average (Mean) | $96,340 | $46.32 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Registered Nurse salary in Austin, TX is $87,825 per year or $42.22 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Austin, TX Compares
vs National Average
$81,220
vs Texas Average
$76,844
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$83,405
Cost of living in Austin, TX is 5.3% above the national average.
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