salary$101,420 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,710per year
Jobs in the area76,680people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Dallas?
OK. Rent of $1,760 a month takes 20.8% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Dallas, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $101,420 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $73,400 and $129,710.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Dallas?
Typical rent of $1,760 a month takes 20.8% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.