salary$97,890 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$127,510per year
Jobs in the area18,920people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Austin?
OK. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 23.7% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Austin, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $97,890 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $73,440 and $127,510.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 23.7% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.