Registered Nurses Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $98,740 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.47
10th percentile $67,400
90th percentile $122,800
Employed locally 72,640
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,400
    25th
    $79,170
    50th (median)
    $98,740
    75th
    $106,850
    90th
    $122,800

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 113% Median Registered Nurses salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,810
    Killeen-Temple, TX $95,210
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $94,900
    Midland, TX $88,460
    Waco, TX $87,330
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $87,100

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,290
    Physicians, All Other$168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,190
    Pharmacists$137,910
    Dental Hygienists$90,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Dallas, TX is $47.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.36 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Dallas, TX is 5.5% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Dallas?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $67,400 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,170.