Texas Healthcare Salaries 2026: Complete Compensation Guide

# Texas Healthcare Salary Guide 2026

Complete 2026 healthcare compensation data for Texas employers.

## Texas Healthcare Market Overview

### Key Statistics

– **RN Employment**: 228K
– **RN Median Salary**: $85,120
– **NP Full Practice Authority**: No
– **Nurse Licensure Compact**: Member
– **Healthcare Job Growth**: 12%

## Registered Nurse Salaries in Texas

| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Median Salary | $85,120 |
| vs. National Median | -1% |
| Total Employment | 228K |

## Nurse Practitioner Considerations

Texas requires physician oversight for nurse practitioners. Employers must factor supervisory costs into NP employment.

## Nurse Licensure Compact Status

Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact member, allowing nurses from other compact states to practice with their multistate license. This streamlines recruitment from 42 other compact states.

## Market Competitiveness

With 12% healthcare job growth, Texas is a highly competitive market requiring premium compensation packages.

## Key Takeaways

– **RN median salary: $85,120**
– **12% job growth** projected
– **Compact state** for nurse recruitment
– **NP autonomy: Supervision required**

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*Published: January 2026 | HealthTal Texas Research*

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