Compensation
Positions are benchmarked against internal worth and labor markets
The university says compensation levels are based on positions’ relative internal worth and external competitiveness within relevant labor markets.
hr.utexas.eduUniversity of Texas at Austin
“To fulfill its mission, the university must attract and retain outstanding staff members.”
rewarding employees based on work performance and administering pay equitably and consistently.
- Roles refreshed Aug 20, 2026
- Pay only where UT Austin or a posting states it
- open roles
- 2
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Why nurses choose UT Austin
Performance
Work performance is part of the compensation approach
The university’s compensation objectives include rewarding employees based on work performance.
hr.utexas.eduPay practices
The university aims to administer pay equitably and consistently
Equitable and consistent pay administration is one of the university’s stated compensation objectives.
hr.utexas.eduUnits hiring now
- Nurse-to-patient
- 1:5
- More units
- Hospital (unspecified high-acuity)
Current openings at University of Texas at Austin
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Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Nurse Residency (UT Austin listed as actively hiring)
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Facility quality
- Former RN called the hospital very nice and praised coworkers.
Sources
As of 2023-05-28Source: glassdoor.co.uk- Staffing ratios and pay
- Former RN cited high-acuity 5:1 night ratios and low pay; overall review 2.0.
Sources
As of 2023-05-28Source: glassdoor.co.uk
The hard parts
One former RN BSN on nights described 5:1 high-acuity ratios and called the pay low, leaving a 2.0 overall review.
Sources
As of 2023-05-28Source: glassdoor.co.ukThe University of Texas at Tyler announced on Friday that ...
Sources
Living in Austin, TX
Trade stressful commutes for post-shift dips at Barton Springs and paddleboarding Lady Bird Lake.
Browse roles in Austin- Metro price level · Austin area
- 2% below the national average
- BEA index 98.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,729/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $93,658/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
What to ask the recruiter (5)
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
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Common questions
Does University of Texas at Austin hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: Nurse Residency (UT Austin listed as actively hiring).
Which units are hiring?
School nursing (1) and women's health (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to University of Texas at Austin, and we tell you what happens next.
Sources (6)
- facebook.com/KETKnbc/posts/the-university-of-texas-at-tyler-announced-on-friday-that-theyve-offered-a-volun/1478731860960302
The hard parts
- giving.utexas.edu/the-future-of-health
Research · as of 2023-08-14
- glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/Employee-Review-University-of-Texas-at-Austin-E133952-RVW76853707.htm
Research, The hard parts · as of 2023-05-28
- hr.utexas.edu/manager/compensation/overview
Employer website, Research, In its words, Why nurses choose UT Austin · as of 2026
- nursing.utexas.edu/news/kavita-radhakrishnan-named-interim-dean-school-nursing
Research
- utsystem.edu/news/2023/08/14/university-of-texas-system-regents-announce-plans-build-ut-medical-center-site-of-erwin-center
Research · as of 2023-08-14
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