Registered Nurses Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $78,270 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $66,010
90th percentile $100,120
Employed locally 1,120
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,010
    25th
    $68,960
    50th (median)
    $78,270
    75th
    $96,130
    90th
    $100,120

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 110% Median Registered Nurses salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Odessa, TX is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.04 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Odessa, TX is 16.4% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $66,010 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,960.