You may know that Austin, Texas is one of America’s most popular tourist spots and top places to live. But did you know it’s also one of the best cities for healthcare jobs? Here's what to expect when you work allied and nursing jobs in Austin, which positions pay the most, and where to find the best opportunities.
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Why Work Allied Health & Nursing Jobs in Austin?
Texas is one of America’s five fastest-growing states, and as its capital, Austin is a national hub for music, business, technology, education, and healthcare.
And it’s not hard to understand why. People flock there for the warm weather, endless activities, world-famous music, and low taxes. (Texas is one of the few states with no income tax.) There's also plenty of great food, parks, museums, festivals, and top-tier pro sports.
Of course, Austinites already know all of this! But if you're looking to relocate to a place with great jobs, or you're a traveler seeking a new destination, here’s why you should consider working allied and nursing jobs in Austin, Texas.
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Plenty to do, indoors and out! On top of its music and food scene and Austin is famous for its green spaces, river trails, and opportunities to breathe some fresh air while being in the middle of a city packed with activity.
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Plenty of job opportunities! The more people that live somewhere, the more nurses and clinicians are needed to care for them. So it should be no surprise that Austin is also one of the places with the most healthcare jobs in the U.S.A.
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Plenty of reasons to start now! Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so if you have an NLC license, you can travel there now! And if you already live there, all the opportunities make it easy to switch to a new role.
Love the outdoors? You can enjoy nature without leaving the Austin city limits.
City Spotlight: Nursing Jobs in Austin, TX
You'll find the full range of nursing jobs in Austin. Like most other places, demand is always high for ER, med/surg, and telemetry. But that’s also just the beginning. > See all nursing Jobs in Austin
What are the highest-paying nursing jobs in Austin?
Pay rates are always changing, but as of May 2026, the HealthTrust jobsite shows the highest earnings being offered for L&D, telemetry, and operating room jobs.
For instance, when housing and travel and housing stipends are factored in, some labor & delivery travel nursing jobs in Austin pay more than $2,000 per week, which adds up to more than $100,000 on a yearly basis. (Travel jobs typically last 13 weeks, but can often be extended or worked back-to-back.)
Austin is also one of the highest-paying spots on our jobsite for per diem OR jobs, offering a number of opportunities for well over $60 per hour. That adds up to more than $120,000 if worked full-time on a yearly basis. There are also jobs for L&D and NICU RNs in that same range.
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Of course, one of the most appealing things about per diem jobs is getting to set your own work/life balance to choosing how often you work. And these higher-paying per diem jobs are a great way to do just that.
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City Spotlight: Allied Healthcare Jobs in Austin, TX
Austin also has plenty of opportunities for allied health professionals in virtually every field, from rad techs to respiratory therapists and many more. > See all allied jobs in Austin
What are the highest-paying healthcare jobs in Austin?
As with nursing, salary rates for allied health can change from month to month. But as of May 2026, the HealthTrust jobsite shows travel jobs for radiology techs paying more than $2,400 per week when including travel and housing stipends.
For per diem jobs, rad techs can earn more than $50 per hour, and ultrasound techs and respiratory therapists just slightly less than that. Either way, it adds up to about $100,000 if worked full-time on a yearly basis.
And remember, you can work per diem jobs part-time to focus more on work/life balance while still earning a weekly paycheck. On the other hand, if you want to maximize your earnings, you can also work per diem on top of a full-time job. Learn more about working allied per diem jobs here.
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Ready to start the next stage of your healthcare career? You can trust HealthTrust to connect you with the best opportunities in Austin, and everywhere else! Get started by searching all allied healthcare and nursing jobs here.
