SOC 29-1171 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Practitioners — Houston
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $134,560, median pay for Nurse Practitioners in Houston, TX tracks the national median of $132,300 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $134,560, median pay for Nurse Practitioners in Houston, TX tracks the national median of $132,300 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $116,500 and $143,680. The lowest tenth earn under $96,880, while the highest tenth earn more than $158,830.
Employment stands at 5,970, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Midland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $146,610. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 35th of 699 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,880 | −26.8% |
| 25th | $116,500 | −11.9% |
| Median (50th) | $134,560 | +1.7% |
| 75th | $143,680 | +8.6% |
| 90th | $158,830 | +20.1% |
| Mean | $131,980 | −0.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $146,610 | 100 | |
| 2 | Killeen | $138,670 | 480 | |
| 3 | Corpus Christi | $133,810 | 350 | |
| 4 | Beaumont | $133,130 | 240 | |
| 5 | Tyler | $132,490 | 300 | |
| 6 | San Antonio | $131,770 | 1,780 | |
| 7 | Dallas | $130,980 | 7,310 | |
| 8 | Wichita Falls | $130,310 | 190 | |
| 9 | Victoria | $129,580 | 100 | |
| 10 | Longview | $129,210 | 250 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Houston run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $134,560 goes as far as $138,579 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$134,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$138,579US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $134,560 a year, 1.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $96,880 to $158,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,970 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $146,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Practitioners in Houston, TX?
The median annual wage is $134,560, or $64.69 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $132,300, so pay in Houston, TX is 1.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Houston, TX earns more than $158,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $96,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Midland, at $146,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,970 jobs in this occupation in Houston, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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