Average Ophthalmology Nurse Salary in Texas

Ophthalmology nurses in Texas earn an average of $81,546 per year (or $39.21 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
Texas
3% lower than the national average
$81,546
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Texas ophthalmology nurses earn 3% lower than the national average salary for ophthalmology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

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Ophthalmology nurse salary range in Texas

10%
$61,613
MEDIAN
$79,691
90%
$102,108
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $102,108 $49
75th Percentile $96,182 $46
Median $79,691 $38
25th Percentile $64,509 $31

80% of Texas ophthalmology nurses earn between $61,613 and $102,108.

Cost-of-living adjusted ophthalmology nurse salary in Texas

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Texas
$81,956
Overall Average
Texas
$81,546

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Texas ophthalmology nurses earn about $81,956 per year. Cost-of-living in Texas is 0% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Texas for ophthalmology nurses

Sugar Land, TX $86,463 per year
Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $84,783 per year
Round Rock, TX $83,927 per year
New Braunfels, TX $81,289 per year
El Paso, TX $71,363 per year

Texas nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where ophthalmology nurses are paid the highest is Sugar Land, where the average ophthalmology nurses salary is $86,463 and 54,540 registered nurses are currently employed. The Fort Worth-Arlington area comes in second, with a $84,783 average ophthalmology nurse salary and 62,840 registered nurses employed.

Ophthalmology nurses salaries in other states

California $125,244 per year
New York $98,919 per year

How much do other nurses get paid in Texas?

Cath Lab Nurse $85,430 per year
Aesthetic Nurse $85,430 per year
Quality Assurance Nurse $85,430 per year
Bariatric Nurse $84,750 per year
Vascular Nurse $84,226 per year
Nurse Manager $84,168 per year
Float Pool Nurse $84,012 per year
PACU Nurse $83,488 per year
OR Nurse $83,488 per year
Transplant Nurse $83,488 per year

At a $81,546 average annual salary, ophthalmology nurses in Texas tend to earn less than cath lab nurses ($85,430), aesthetic nurses ($85,430), quality assurance nurses ($85,430), bariatric nurses ($84,750), vascular nurses ($84,226), nurse managers ($84,168), float pool nurses ($84,012), PACU nurses ($83,488), OR nurses ($83,488), and transplant nurses ($83,488).

More about ophthalmology nurses

An ophthalmology nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are dealing with eye-related health issues. They work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices, and provide care to patients of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include conducting vision tests, providing education and support to patients and their families, assisting with eye exams and surgeries, and monitoring patients' progress. They may also be involved in administering medications, performing dressings and other treatments, and coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health