DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$66,914
vs National
+4%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,183
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,914
+4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in Houston, TX earns $66,914 in nominal terms, which is 4% above the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $72,183 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| STAR TORCH HEALTHCARE, INC. | $88,080 | 1 |
| ADVANCED ICU CARE, INC | $86,341 | 1 |
| RENAL CARE GROUP INC., A FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE N.A. COMPANY | $73,913 | 2 |
| BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF TEXAS, INC., A FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE N.A. | $73,840 | 7 |
| RENAL CARE GROUP, INC., A FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE N | $70,221 | 4 |
| ONCOLOGY CONSULTANTS P.A. | $66,914 | 4 |
| EXCELLENCE HEALTH CARE INC | $59,883 | 1 |
| J Pedro Frommer MD PA | $59,675 | 4 |
| A&G HOME HEALTH SERVICES | $58,323 | 1 |
| HOUSTON OCULOPLASTIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC | $58,323 | 1 |
| STATES HEALTH, INC. | $57,138 | 2 |
| Harris County Hospital District | N/A | 1 |
| SHOUT INTERNATIONAL | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Registered Nurses make in Houston, TX?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Houston, TX is $66,914 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in Houston, TX earns 4% more than the national median of $64,355, or $72,183 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.