salary$81,370 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Odessa, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$104,080per year
Jobs in the area1,140people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Odessa?
OK. Rent of $1,444 a month takes 21.3% 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 Odessa, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Odessa, TX area is $81,370 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $71,690 and $104,080.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Odessa?
Typical rent of $1,444 a month takes 21.3% 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 Odessa, TX metro area.