Nurse Practitioner Salary in Texas
A nurse practitioner in Texas earns an estimated $130,200 a year ($62.60 an hour). Most workers fall from $88,500 to $188,800, depending on experience and employer.
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Nurse Practitioner pay in Texas
| Per year | Per hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (estimate) | $88,500 | $42.55 |
| Median (estimate) | $130,200 | $62.60 |
| Experienced (estimate) | $188,800 | $90.77 |
| US national median | $132,000 | $63.46 |
The Texas estimate is 1% below the national median, reflecting local prices and wages.
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Take-home pay
On the median figure a single filer in Texas keeps about $100,258 a year after federal tax, FICA and state tax, or $3,856.07 per biweekly paycheck. Try your exact numbers in the Texas paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Texas?
About $130,200 a year at the median (estimate).
Is this an official figure?
No. It is an estimate based on the national BLS median and a state wage index. Check BLS OEWS tables for official data.
Sources and method
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Bureau of Economic Analysis: regional price parities
- Estimate, not official state data
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.