2026 salary estimate
Pediatric Nurse Salary in Houston, TX 2026
Estimated hourly, weekly, monthly, annual, and take-home pay for pediatric nurse roles in Houston, with comparison against Texas and national benchmarks.
Houston is one of the highest-impression pediatric nurse city pages, so this guide makes the local salary answer and Texas take-home context easier to scan.
Estimated annual pay
$71,760
Hourly
$34.50
Weekly
$1,380
Monthly
$5,980
Take-home est.
$4,664/mo
Quick answer
In Houston, TX, the estimated 2026 pediatric nurse salary is $71,760 per year, or about $34.50 per hour, before taxes. That equals about $1,380 per week or $5,980 per month on a full-time schedule, and the simplified take-home estimate is about $4,664 per month.
For Houston hourly wage searches, use $34.50 as the local gross hourly estimate and $4,664 per month as the simplified take-home estimate. This is in line with the Texas average and 8% below the national baseline in this model. Compare both numbers with shift differential, benefits, commute, and overtime rules before judging an offer.
Local hourly estimate
$34.50
Local annual estimate
$71,760
Estimated take-home
$4,664/mo
Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay
Hourly
$34.50
Weekly
$1,380
Monthly
$5,980
Annual
$71,760
Compared with state and national averages
| Benchmark | Annual | Hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $71,760 | $34.50 | Local estimate |
| Texas average | $71,760 | $34.50 | Houston is in line with |
| National baseline | $78,000 | $37.50 | Houston is 8% below |
Estimated salary range
This range is an estimate, not a guaranteed offer band. Experience level, shift differentials, facility type, union contracts, weekend premiums, and travel nursing status can move actual compensation materially.
| Range | Annual pay | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,667 | $24.84 |
| 25th percentile | $61,714 | $29.67 |
| Median estimate | $71,760 | $34.50 |
| 75th percentile | $81,806 | $39.33 |
| 90th percentile | $94,723 | $45.54 |
Nearby city comparison
Take-home pay estimate
The calculator starts with the local gross salary estimate and subtracts a simplified federal tax estimate plus the listed Texas state income tax rate. Texas has no state income tax in this model, so the estimate only applies the simplified federal tax assumption.
Is this pay good?
For Houston, the estimated pediatric nurse salary is in line with the Texas specialty average and 8% below the national baseline. Treat that as a directional signal rather than a final career decision: compare the offer against benefits, shift requirements, commute, patient acuity, overtime availability, and employer retirement match.
What to compare before accepting an offer
For Houston offers, compare no state income tax, base hourly pay, shift differential, Texas Medical Center commute, pediatric acuity, benefits, and overtime rules.
FAQ
How much does a Pediatric Nurse make in Houston, TX?
The 2026 estimate is $71,760 per year, or about $34.50 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.
What is the hourly wage for a Pediatric Nurse in Houston?
The local gross hourly estimate is $34.50 before taxes. Use this as a directional comparison point, then adjust for night shift differential, weekend premium, overtime rules, benefits, and commute costs.
What is the annual salary for a Pediatric Nurse in Houston?
The local annual estimate is $71,760 before taxes, based on a full-time schedule. Actual compensation may be higher or lower depending on employer, experience, shift, certifications, and contract type.
Is Houston a good place for Pediatric Nurse pay?
Houston is estimated to be in line with the Texas average and 8% below the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.
What is the estimated take-home pay in Houston?
Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Texas state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $55,973 per year, or $4,664 per month. This is not tax advice.
Where does this salary estimate come from?
TrueNursePay starts with a national specialty baseline, then applies state cost-of-living, city market, and state income tax assumptions. The estimate was last updated on June 1, 2026.
What should I compare before accepting a Pediatric Nurse offer in Houston?
For Houston offers, compare no state income tax, base hourly pay, shift differential, Texas Medical Center commute, pediatric acuity, benefits, and overtime rules.
What other searches point to this Houston salary page?
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Data source and calculation method
Last updated June 1, 2026. TrueNursePay uses a national specialty salary baseline for pediatric nurse, then applies state cost-of-living and city market multipliers. Take-home pay uses a simplified federal tax assumption and the current state income tax rate stored in this model. These figures are estimates for comparison and planning, not payroll, tax, legal, or financial advice.
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