What RNs earn in Dallas-Fort Worth
Registered nurses in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro earn a median of $101,420 a year, 4% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $81,640 and $110,630, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Dallas-Fort Worth ranks #16 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $81,640 – $110,630 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $102,120 – $155,580 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $218,650 | $204,480 – $304,570 |
| Nurse Midwife | $129,990 | $116,390 – $149,590 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
What a Dallas-Fort Worth RN actually takes home
Here is the part most pay comparisons miss. Texas does not tax wages, so the state takes nothing out of your paycheck. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still come out the same way they do in every state, but there is no second income tax stacked on top.
At the Dallas-Fort Worth median of $101,420, every 1% of state income tax you would pay somewhere else is about $1,014 a year that stays with you here. In a state with a 5% income tax, that adds up to roughly $5,071 a year, or about $423 a month. To match a Dallas-Fort Worth paycheck at the median, a job in that state would need to pay about $106,758.
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Cost of living and the Dallas-Fort Worth nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,931 a month in Dallas-Fort Worth, which is roughly 23% of a median RN salary before taxes. That is a manageable share, but it is worth negotiating hard on base pay and differentials.
About 76,680 RNs work in this metro, the #4 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 298 healthcare employers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington, including 73 long-term care facilities, 72 behavioral health facilities, 67 dialysis centers and 45 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Dallas-Fort Worth
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How much do registered nurses make in Dallas-Fort Worth?
The median RN salary in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro is $101,420 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $81,640 and $110,630.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Nurse practitioners in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro earn a median of $130,980 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Dallas-Fort Worth?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,931 a month in Dallas-Fort Worth, roughly 23% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area include Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F, Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center, Baylor University Medical Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
Does Texas have a state income tax on nurse pay?
No. Texas does not tax wages, so no state income tax comes out of an RN paycheck in Dallas-Fort Worth. Federal income tax and Social Security and Medicare still apply. At the Dallas-Fort Worth median RN salary, every 1% of state income tax you would pay elsewhere is about $1,014 a year that stays in your pocket here.
How do I find a nursing job in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Browse current Texas openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Dallas-Fort Worth can find you, and compare pay using the Texas salary guide.