As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Jail Nurse in Austin, TX is $116,538, equivalent to $56 per hour, $2,241 weekly, or $9,712 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Jail Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Jail Nurse in Austin, TX vary widely, spanning from $104,542 to $130,592. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($110,259) and 75th percentile ($123,895), while top earners (90th percentile) make $130,592 per year. This $13,636 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Collaboration or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Austin Jail Nurse often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Austin currently ranks 383 statewide for Jail Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Jail Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $104,542 Austin, TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $110,259 Austin, TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $116,538 Austin, TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $123,895 Austin, TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $130,592 Austin, TX July 01, 2026
25% $110,259 10% $104,542 90% $130,592 75% $123,895 $116,538 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Nurse in Austin, TX. The base salary for Jail Nurse ranges from $110,259 to $123,895 with the average base salary of $116,538. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $125,393 to $149,263 with the average total cash compensation of $136,147.

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