salary$134,560 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,830per year
Jobs in the area5,970people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford The Woodlands?
Cheap. Rent of $2,150 a month takes 19.2% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in The Woodlands, TX?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $134,560 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $96,880 and $158,830.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in The Woodlands?
Typical rent of $2,150 a month takes 19.2% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.