salary$94,370 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$122,990per year
Jobs in the area23,660people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford San Antonio?
Cheap. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 18.6% 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 San Antonio, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $94,370 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $66,430 and $122,990.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in San Antonio?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 18.6% 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.