Registered Nurse Take-Home Pay in Texas (2026)
The median registered nurse wage in Texas is $46.14 an hour (about $95,971 a year full-time), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). After 2026 federal and payroll taxes, that comes to about $1,468.19 every week, or $76,346 a year. That is 79.6% of gross pay, $1,581 less than the national median wage for the job, and 1.85× the take-home of a typical Texas worker across all jobs. Texas ranks 12 of 51 for this job’s take-home pay.
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Take-home breakdown
Single filer, standard 2020+ W-4, paid weekly, no pre-tax benefits, no local tax, 40 hours a week (2,080 a year).
| Every week | Amount | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $1,845.60 | $95,971 |
| Federal income tax | −$236.22 | −$12,283 |
| Social Security | −$114.43 | −$5,950 |
| Medicare | −$26.76 | −$1,392 |
| Take-home pay | $1,468.19 | $76,346 |
How it compares
| Compared with | Gross a year | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| This job in Texas (median) | $95,971 | $76,346 |
| This job, U.S. median wage, taxed in Texas | $97,552 | $77,458 |
| All jobs in Texas (median) | $48,630 | $41,255 |
BLS counts about 271,380 registered nurses in Texas.
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Sources
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- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025, occupation 29-1141, Texas and national estimates.
- Federal tax: IRS Pub 15-T (2026); Social Security wage base: SSA.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse take home in Texas?
At the Texas median wage of $46.14 an hour, about $76,346 a year after 2026 withholding, or $1,468.19 every week (single, standard W-4, no pre-tax benefits).
Where does the wage come from?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates, the latest published, for occupation code 29-1141 in Texas.
Estimates of what an employer would withhold under the published 2026 rules. Not tax advice, and not your final tax bill.
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