salary$80,540 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,470per year
Jobs in the area5,400people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford McAllen?
Cheap. Rent of $1,026 a month takes 15.3% 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 McAllen, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $80,540 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $64,110 and $99,470.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in McAllen?
Typical rent of $1,026 a month takes 15.3% 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area.