salary$80,340 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Tyler, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,740per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,160per year
Jobs in the area4,430people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Tyler?
OK. Rent of $1,389 a month takes 20.7% 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 Tyler, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Tyler, TX area is $80,340 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $62,740 and $98,160.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Tyler?
Typical rent of $1,389 a month takes 20.7% 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 Tyler, TX metro area.