Registered Nurses Salary in Laredo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Laredo, TX

Median annual salary $78,580 -16% vs national
Median hourly $37.78
10th percentile $58,400
90th percentile $103,050
Employed locally 1,670
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,400
    25th
    $68,390
    50th (median)
    $78,580
    75th
    $86,210
    90th
    $103,050

    Laredo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,506 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 126% Median Registered Nurses salary is 26% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $98,740
    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

    Related occupations in Laredo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55,100
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians$35,420
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$44,260
    Physical Therapists$95,000
    Pharmacists$133,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Laredo?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Laredo, TX is $37.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.92 or more per hour.

    Is Laredo above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Laredo, TX is 16% below 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 Laredo?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $58,400 per year in Laredo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,390.