As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Correctional Nurse in Texas is $65,562. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $58,313 to $70,759, with most professionals earning between $51,713 and $75,490.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $51,713 | TX | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $58,313 | TX | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $65,562 | TX | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $70,759 | TX | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary | $75,490 | TX | April 01, 2025 |
Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Abbott, TX | Avg. Salary $58,168 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Abernathy, TX | Avg. Salary $58,201 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Abilene, TX | Avg. Salary $58,345 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ace, TX | Avg. Salary $62,646 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ackerly, TX | Avg. Salary $57,919 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Addison, TX | Avg. Salary $64,650 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adkins, TX | Avg. Salary $60,787 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adrian, TX | Avg. Salary $59,019 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Afton, TX | Avg. Salary $57,919 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agua Dulce, TX | Avg. Salary $60,924 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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