Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Registered Nurses currently employed in College Station-Bryan is 2,100.
  • Registered Nurses in College Station-Bryan earn an average of $70,410 per year or $33.85 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Registered Nurses who work in College Station-Bryan is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Registered Nurses who work in College Station-Bryan is less than 1%.

Rankings for College Station-Bryan

  • Ranks #25 in Texas for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #17 in Texas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #283 in the nation for salary and #173 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #271 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Texas

College Station-Bryan Registered Nurses earn an average of $70,410 or $33.85 per hour which is 11% less than the Texas average salary of $79,120.

AverageCollege Station-BryanTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$33.85$38.04-11.01%
Annual Salary$70,410$79,120-11.01%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

College Station-Bryan Registered Nurses earn an average of $70,410 or $33.85 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,750.

AverageCollege Station-BryanU.S.%
Hourly Wage$33.85$39.78-14.91%
Annual Salary$70,410$82,750-14.91%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Registered Nurses in College Station-Bryan earns an average annual salary of $74,061 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $79,120. per year.

Cost-of-living in College Station-Bryan is 5% less than the Texas average, which means College Station-Bryan residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $79,120.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $79,486.
  • College Station-Bryan average salary is $70,410.
  • College Station-Bryan cost-of-living adjusted salary is $74,061.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
College Station-Bryan$70,41095.07%$74,061
Texas$79,12099.54%$79,486
U.S.$82,750$82,750
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In College Station-Bryan, 50% of Registered Nurses earn between $58,570 and $77,630 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Registered Nurses earn more than $90,880, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Registered Nurses.

Approximately 10% of Registered Nurses earn under $50,870, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Registered Nurses.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year210Under $50,870
15%2 – 4 years315$50,870 – $58,570
25%5 – 9 years525$58,570 – $72,590
25%10 – 14 years525$72,590 – $77,630
15%15 – 20 years315$72,590 – $90,880
10%20+ years210Above $90,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $70,410, College Station-Bryan Registered Nurses tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($100,090).

However, Registered Nurses tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($27,350), and LPNs ($44,840).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$100,090
Registered Nurses$70,410
LPNs$44,840
Nursing Assistants$27,350
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for College Station-Bryan Registered Nurses

The number of Registered Nurses currently employed in College Station-Bryan is 2,100.

Registered Nurses earn an average of $70,410 per year or $33.85 per hour in College Station-Bryan.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in College Station-Bryan Registered Nurses earn an average of $74,061 per year or $36 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in College Station-Bryan are Nurse Practitioners($100,090), Registered Nurses($70,410), LPNs($44,840).


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