Travel Nurse Pay in Texas
Discover average travel nurse pay rates, stipends, and take-home calculations for Texas. Use our free calculator below to estimate your earnings.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
Pay figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.
Calculate Your Pay in Texas
Use our calculator to estimate your take-home pay in Texas, including cost of living analysis to see your true discretionary income.
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.
Same-state assignment, and TX levies no wage income tax, so no state income tax return is due on these wages.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$98.89
Based on 36 hours in TX.
Gross Weekly Pay
$3,560
Taxable Weekly Income
$1,656
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$321
True Net Weekly Pay
$3,239
Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$42,104
Net Pay
26-Week Assignment
$84,209
Net Pay
Annual (52 weeks)
$168,418
Net Pay
Take Home vs Taxes
Take Home
$3,239
per week
Taxes
$321
per week
Total Gross: $3,560 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,344
≈ $5,820/month
Est. 1BR Rent in Texas
$1,100
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$4,720
Your stipend covers rent with $4,720 left over each month.
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Cost of Living Analysis in Texas
After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses
National average = 100. Texas's cost of living is lower than the national average by 7.3 points.
Rent figures are our own editorial estimates, not survey or listings data. Actual rent varies by neighborhood and housing type.
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Average Travel Nurse Pay in Texas
These are average pay rates for travel nurses in Texas. Actual pay varies by specialty, experience, and facility. Use our pay calculator to estimate your specific take-home pay.
Hourly Rate
$46/hr
Weekly Gross
$1,840
Annual
$95,680
GSA Per Diem Rates for Texas
Lodging
$192/night
Meals & Incidentals (M&IE)
$80/day
These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts for travel nurses in Texas.
Tax Information for Texas
Cost of Living in Texas
Cost of Living Index
92.7
Below national average
Housing
Low
Utilities
Low
How TX Compares: Hourly Pay Estimates
Data source: these are TravelNurseCalc's own editorial estimates, last reviewed July 31, 2026. They are not survey, government or submitted-rate data, and they are quoted on a 40-hour full-time-equivalent basis, not a 36-hour contract. Actual pay varies by facility, experience and contract terms. See the methodology for what is sourced and what is ours.
TX estimate
$46/hr
Editorial estimate, 40-hour basis
Mean of all 50 state estimates
$47/hr
Simple average, not weighted by nurse headcount
Estimated Pay by Specialty
$55/hr
$54/hr
$56/hr
$52/hr
$48/hr
$53/hr
$54/hr
$55/hr
$49/hr
$51/hr
$54/hr
$50/hr
$130/hr
$62/hr
TX vs. the Highest-Estimate States
$58/hr
$58/hr
$56/hr
$56/hr
$55/hr
$46/hr
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Popular Cities for Travel Nurses in Texas
These are the most popular cities for travel nurse assignments in Texas. Click on any city to see detailed pay information, cost of living, and job opportunities. Use our state comparison tool to compare pay across different states.
Abilene
Avg Pay: $46/hr
1BR Rent: $1000/mo
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Amarillo
Avg Pay: $46/hr
1BR Rent: $1000/mo
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Arlington
Avg Pay: $50/hr
1BR Rent: $1300/mo
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Austin
Avg Pay: $52/hr
1BR Rent: $1500/mo
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Brownsville
Avg Pay: $46/hr
1BR Rent: $900/mo
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Corpus Christi
Avg Pay: $49/hr
1BR Rent: $900/mo
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Dallas
Avg Pay: $51/hr
1BR Rent: $1400/mo
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El Paso
Avg Pay: $47/hr
1BR Rent: $950/mo
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Fort Worth
Avg Pay: $50/hr
1BR Rent: $1200/mo
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Garland
Avg Pay: $51/hr
1BR Rent: $1150/mo
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Houston
Avg Pay: $50/hr
1BR Rent: $1300/mo
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Irving
Avg Pay: $51/hr
1BR Rent: $1200/mo
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Laredo
Avg Pay: $48/hr
1BR Rent: $850/mo
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Lubbock
Avg Pay: $49/hr
1BR Rent: $850/mo
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Odessa
Avg Pay: $46/hr
1BR Rent: $900/mo
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San Antonio
Avg Pay: $49/hr
1BR Rent: $1100/mo
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Texas Pay by Nursing Specialty
Pay varies significantly by specialty. Select a specialty to see detailed salary data for Texas:
ICU
$51/hr
~$1,836/wk
Very High DemandER
$50/hr
~$1,800/wk
Very High DemandOR
$52/hr
~$1,872/wk
High DemandLabor & Delivery
$48/hr
~$1,728/wk
High DemandMed-Surg
$46/hr
~$1,656/wk
Very High DemandPACU
$49/hr
~$1,764/wk
High DemandNICU
$50/hr
~$1,800/wk
High DemandPICU
$51/hr
~$1,836/wk
High DemandPsychiatric
$47/hr
~$1,692/wk
Moderate DemandOncology
$48/hr
~$1,728/wk
High DemandCardiac
$50/hr
~$1,800/wk
High DemandTelemetry
$48/hr
~$1,728/wk
High DemandCRNA
$109/hr
~$3,924/wk
Very High DemandCath Lab
$52/hr
~$1,872/wk
High DemandTop Hospitals in Texas
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Texas Medical Center
- Baylor Scott & White Health
Nursing License Requirements for Texas
Cost of Living in Texas
Average 1BR Rent
$1,100/mo
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100
Housing Cost
Low
Tip: Use our pay calculator to see how your take-home pay compares to the cost of living in Texas. Consider that rent in Texas is lower than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do travel nurses make in Texas?
Travel nurses in Texas typically earn between $41 and $56 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $46/hr. When including tax-free stipends, the blended hourly rate ranges from $54-69 per hour.
What are the GSA rates for Texas?
The GSA per diem rates for Texas are: Lodging: $192/night, and Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE): $80/day — GSA publishes M&IE as a single combined rate, not a separate incidentals figure. These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts travel nurses can receive. For official rates, visit [GSA.gov](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates).
Is Texas tax-friendly for travel nurses?
Texas has no state income tax — we don't publish a specific rate here, since we only compute exact state tax for the 9 states with no wage income tax at all (see our methodology). You'll pay federal tax and FICA on your taxable wages regardless of state.
What is the cost of living in Texas?
The cost of living index in Texas is 92.7, which is below the national average. Housing costs are low, and utilities are low.
Do I need a separate license to work in Texas?
Texas is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so if you have a compact license, you can work here without additional licensing. The license costs $200 and typically takes 2-4 weeks to process.