salary$92,890 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Waco, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$118,460per year
Jobs in the area2,570people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Waco?
Cheap. Rent of $1,349 a month takes 17.4% 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 Waco, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Waco, TX area is $92,890 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $69,690 and $118,460.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Waco?
Typical rent of $1,349 a month takes 17.4% 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 Waco, TX metro area.