salary$83,090 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the College Station-Bryan, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,830per year
Top pay (top 10%)$118,140per year
Jobs in the area2,950people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford College Station?
Cheap. Rent of $1,343 a month takes 19.4% 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 College Station, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the College Station-Bryan, TX area is $83,090 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $64,830 and $118,140.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in College Station?
Typical rent of $1,343 a month takes 19.4% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area.