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Nurse Practitioners Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$138,670

Mean: $138,100

~$108,163 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$66.67

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

Nurse Practitioners salary in Killeen, TX — median $138,670/year, range $129,040-$149,030

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$129,040

Median

$138,670

75th %

$149,030

Median is in the 48th percentile of the typical range

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About Nurse Practitioners salaries in Killeen, TX

Nurse Practitioners in Killeen, TX earn a median of $138,670 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $138,100, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most nurse practitioners in this area earn between $129,040 and $149,030. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $66.67 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 40% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

40% growth — one of the fastest-growing jobs in the entire country. More than half of U.S. states now let NPs practice independently without a physician overseeing them. That, plus a chronic shortage of primary care doctors, especially in rural areas, is pushing demand through the roof.

Worth knowing: In full-practice-authority states (like Arizona, Colorado, Oregon), NPs are opening their own clinics. It's one of the best ROI paths in healthcare: 2–3 years of additional schooling can double or triple an RN salary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a nurse practitioners in Killeen?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $138,670. The average (mean) is $138,100, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a nurse practitioners make per hour in Killeen?

About $66.67/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for nurse practitioners in Killeen?

The middle 50% earn between $129,040 and $149,030. Below $129,040 is typically entry-level; above $149,030 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $138,670 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$138,670$108,163
Monthly$11,556$9,014
Biweekly$5,333$4,160
Weekly$2,667$2,080
Hourly (40h/wk)$66.67$52
Hourly (35h/wk)$76.19$59.43
Hourly (30h/wk)$88.89$69.34
Daily (8h)$533$416

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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