salary$93,440 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$119,390per year
Jobs in the area5,340people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Killeen?
Cheap. Rent of $1,293 a month takes 16.6% 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 Killeen, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Killeen-Temple, TX area is $93,440 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $75,130 and $119,390.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Killeen?
Typical rent of $1,293 a month takes 16.6% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area.