Registered Nurses Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $79,620 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.28
10th percentile $62,550
90th percentile $100,250
Employed locally 1,450
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,550
    25th
    $73,340
    50th (median)
    $79,620
    75th
    $100,250
    90th
    $100,250

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 125% Median Registered Nurses salary is 25% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,360
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,800
    Nurse Practitioners $125,490
    Physical Therapists $94,370
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $54,530
    Pharmacists $134,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Wichita Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Wichita Falls, TX is $38.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.00 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 14.9% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,550 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,340.