salary$99,830 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,860per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,440per year
Jobs in the area65,910people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Houston?
Cheap. Rent of $1,533 a month takes 18.4% 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 Houston, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $99,830 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $74,860 and $130,440.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Houston?
Typical rent of $1,533 a month takes 18.4% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.