How much does a registered nurse make in Dallas?
$101,400a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $48.76 an hour or $8,452 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.76
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 76,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,400Median: $101,400Highest 10%: $129,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,400 | $35.29 | |
| 25th | $81,640 | $39.25 | |
| Median | $101,400 | $48.76 | |
| 75th | $110,600 | $53.19 | |
| 90th | $129,700 | $62.36 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| Houston, TX | $99,830 |
| Austin, TX | $97,890 |
| San Antonio, TX | $94,370 |
| Killeen, TX | $93,440 |
| Waco, TX | $92,890 |
| Amarillo, TX | $86,850 |
| El Paso, TX | $86,100 |
| Sherman, TX | $83,700 |
| Victoria, TX | $83,680 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $83,280 |
| College Station, TX | $83,090 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $82,690 |
| Midland, TX | $82,120 |
| Lubbock, TX | $81,480 |
| Odessa, TX | $81,370 |
| Beaumont, TX | $81,180 |
| Brownsville, TX | $81,090 |
| Texarkana, TX | $80,610 |
| McAllen, TX | $80,540 |
| Tyler, TX | $80,340 |
| Longview, TX | $80,330 |
| Abilene, TX | $80,240 |
| San Angelo, TX | $80,080 |
| Laredo, TX | $77,050 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $73,660 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $48.76 ($101,400 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $101,400 against $97,550 nationally, 4% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $95,970, so Dallas pays 6% more.
Where does Dallas rank for registered nurse pay?
67 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.