Registered Nurse salary in San Antonio, TX
Median pay, San Antonio metro
$94,370/year
about $45.37 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $78,100 – $100,760
Half of registered nurses in the San Antonio metro area earn more than $94,370 a year and half earn less. That's 3% lower than the national median of $97,550, and ranks #23 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $66,430 | $31.94 |
| 25th | $78,100 | $37.55 |
| Median (50th) | $94,370 | $45.37 |
| 75th | $100,760 | $48.44 |
| 90th (top earners) | $122,990 | $59.13 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a registered nurse job in the San Antonio metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $78,100 ($37.55/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $78,100 to $100,760 ($37.55 to $48.44/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $100,760 ($48.44/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends can add a lot on top of the base rate, so ask for them in writing.
- Sign-on bonuses often come with a clawback if you leave within one or two years. Check the terms before you count on it.
- Ask about nurse-to-patient ratios and mandatory overtime, since they shape the job far more than the posting suggests.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, San Antonio metro. Occupation: Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.