Registered Nurse salary in San Antonio
A registered nurse in the San Antonio, TX area earns an estimated $94,370 a year ($45.37/hr) — about 3% below the U.S. average, with most between $78,100 and $100,760. City figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Registered Nurse — San Antonio, TX
Verified public wage dataMedian annual pay
$94,370
-3% vs nationalHourly
$45.37/hr
- Typical range
- $78,100–$100,760
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $122,990
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $66,430
- Newer nurses
Part of Registered Nurse pay in Texas.
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What affects registered nurse pay in San Antonio
Major South Texas healthcare hub. For a registered nurse, local pay also reflects the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, union contracts, shift differentials, unit acuity, and how competitive staffing is. Nights, weekends, and critical-care specialties typically add to base pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
Where this figure comes from
This is the actual median wage reported for San Antonio, TX in official U.S. government wage data — about 3% below the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.
In San Antonio, TX, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,430 and the highest-paid 10% about $122,990. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.
Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.
How to use this metro figure
- It’s the median actually reported for San Antonio — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in San Antonio make this page more precise over time.
Registered Nurse salary in San Antonio — FAQ
- How much does a registered nurse make in San Antonio?
- A registered nurse in the San Antonio, TX area earns an estimated $94,370 a year — about $45.37 an hour, with most between $78,100 and $100,760. That's about 3% below the national average. This is an estimate based on the role's national pay and San Antonio's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is San Antonio a good place for registered nurses?
- On pay, San Antonio runs about 3% below the national average for registered nurses. Big-city wages are often offset by a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $94,370 against local housing and expenses.
- How does San Antonio registered nurse pay compare to Texas overall?
- Statewide, Texas registered nurses earn an estimated $95,970 a year, versus about $94,370 in San Antonio. Metro pay can run above or below the state figure depending on hospital concentration and local demand.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.
BLS OEWS (May 2025, metro)
San Antonio, TX figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national registered nurse pay adjusted for San Antonio. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.