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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Texas (2026)
$63.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $101,262/year ($8,439/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $96,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $113,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $147,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 25,970 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Texas (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $131,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $101,262 — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
| Gross (median) | $131,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,335 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,073 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $101,262 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,439 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Texas?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Texas is $131,670 per year ($63.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $113,840 and $147,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Texas?
- On the median salary of $131,670, a single filer in Texas takes home about $101,262 per year ($8,439 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 25,970 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.