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Pediatric Nurse Salary in Texas 2026
Statewide pay overview, hourly rate, top cities, estimated take-home pay, and city-level links for pediatric nurse roles in TX.
Texas pediatric nurse salary searches are growing, so this page should connect statewide pay with Dallas, Houston, Austin, Fort Worth, and no-state-income-tax context.
Statewide annual estimate
$71,760
$34.50/hr, $1,380/wk, $5,980/mo
State pay snapshot
Hourly
$34.50
Weekly
$1,380
Monthly
$5,980
Annual
$71,760
This is 8% below the national baseline of $78,000 per year for pediatric nurse.
Quick answer for TX salary searches
In Texas, the estimated 2026 pediatric nurse salary is $71,760 per year, or about $34.50 per hour, before taxes. Use the city calculators below to compare local hourly pay, annual pay, and simplified take-home context.
The simplified statewide take-home estimate is about $4,664 per month. Compare that number with city pay, shift differential, benefits, commute, and overtime rules before treating a statewide average as a real offer.
Compare key TX city salaries
Use these city calculators to compare hourly pay, annual pay, and estimated take-home context before weighing a local offer in Texas.
Top paying cities in TX
| City | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $37.95 | $78,936 |
| Dallas, TX | $35.54 | $73,913 |
| Houston, TX | $34.50 | $71,760 |
| Fort Worth, TX | $33.46 | $69,607 |
| San Antonio, TX | $32.09 | $66,737 |
City salary calculators in TX
Use these city pages to compare local hourly pay, annual pay, take-home context, and nearby markets before evaluating an offer.
Estimated salary range
10th percentile
$51,667
$24.84/hr
25th percentile
$61,714
$29.67/hr
Median estimate
$71,760
$34.50/hr
75th percentile
$81,806
$39.33/hr
90th percentile
$94,723
$45.54/hr
Take-home pay and taxes
Estimated take-home pay for the statewide salary is about $55,973 per year, or $4,664 per month, using a simplified federal tax assumption and the stored Texas state income tax rate. Use a city page calculator to adjust the salary input for a specific offer.
How to increase pay
- Compare offers across the highest-paying cities before accepting a role.
- Ask about shift differential, weekend differential, overtime rules, and call pay.
- Document specialty certifications, high-acuity experience, and unit leadership work.
- Compare total compensation, not only hourly rate: benefits and retirement match matter.
FAQ
How much does a Pediatric Nurse make in Texas?
The 2026 statewide estimate is $71,760 per year, or about $34.50 per hour, before taxes.
What is the hourly pay for Pediatric Nurse roles in TX?
The statewide hourly estimate is $34.50 before taxes. City pages can be higher or lower after local market and cost-of-living adjustments.
What are the top cities for Pediatric Nurse salary in TX?
Among the cities in this model, Austin, Dallas, Houston currently show the highest local estimates for pediatric nurse pay.
Is Texas above or below the national average?
Texas is estimated to be 8% below the national baseline for pediatric nurse pay after the state cost-of-living adjustment.
Which Texas page should I check next?
Start with Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin because these city calculators give useful local context before comparing a specific offer.
Methodology
Last updated June 1, 2026. State estimates start with a national specialty salary baseline and apply the Texas cost-of-living multiplier. City pages add local market multipliers. Estimates are for planning and comparison only.