May 2025 BLS wage benchmark
Registered Nurse Salary in Dallas, TX 2026
BLS gross wage benchmarks and a separate estimated take-home calculation for registered nurse roles in Dallas, compared with Texas and national benchmarks.
BLS May 2025 reports a $100,820 mean annual wage and $48.47 mean hourly wage for registered nurses in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area.
BLS mean annual wage
$100,820
Hourly
$48.47
Weekly
$1,939
Monthly
$8,402
Take-home est.
$6,553/mo
Quick answer
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) reports a mean registered nurse wage of $100,820 per year, or $48.47 per hour, for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. TrueNursePay's simplified take-home estimate is about $6,553 per month.
The metro mean is 6% above the Texas mean and 1% below the national mean in the same BLS release. The employment estimate was 76,680 registered nurses. Actual offers vary by employer, unit, shift differential, experience, benefits, and overtime.
Metro mean hourly
$48.47
Metro mean annual
$100,820
Estimated take-home
$6,553/mo
Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay
Hourly
$48.47
Weekly
$1,939
Monthly
$8,402
Annual
$100,820
Compared with state and national averages
| Benchmark | Annual | Hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $100,820 | $48.47 | Local estimate |
| Texas average | $95,380 | $45.86 | Dallas is 6% above |
| National baseline | $101,420 | $48.76 | Dallas is 1% below |
BLS wage percentiles
OEWS percentiles describe the wage distribution for this occupation and area. They are not experience tiers or guaranteed offer bands.
| Range | Annual pay | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,400 | $35.29 |
| 25th percentile | $81,640 | $39.25 |
| Median | $101,420 | $48.76 |
| 75th percentile | $110,630 | $53.19 |
| 90th percentile | $129,710 | $62.36 |
Take-home pay estimate
The calculator starts with the local gross salary estimate and subtracts a simplified federal tax estimate plus the listed Texas state income tax rate. Texas has no state income tax in this model, so the estimate only applies the simplified federal tax assumption.
Is this pay good?
For Dallas, the BLS mean registered nurse salary is 6% above the Texas specialty average and 1% below the national baseline. Treat that as a directional signal rather than a final career decision: compare the offer against benefits, shift requirements, commute, patient acuity, overtime availability, and employer retirement match.
What to compare before accepting an offer
Compare the base rate with night and weekend differentials, guaranteed hours, overtime policy, benefits, commute, and whether the employer is elsewhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro.
FAQ
How much does a Registered Nurse make in Dallas, TX?
BLS May 2025 OEWS reports a mean wage of $100,820 per year, or $48.47 per hour, for registered nurses in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. This is a gross occupation-wide benchmark, not a guaranteed offer.
What is the hourly wage for a Registered Nurse in Dallas?
The BLS metro mean hourly wage is $48.47 before taxes. Use it as a comparison point, then account for night shift differential, weekend premium, overtime rules, benefits, and commute costs.
What is the annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Dallas?
The BLS metro mean annual wage is $100,820 before taxes. Actual compensation may be higher or lower depending on employer, experience, shift, certifications, and contract type.
Is Dallas a good place for Registered Nurse pay?
Dallas is 6% above the Texas mean and 1% below the national mean in the same BLS release.
What is the estimated take-home pay in Dallas?
Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Texas state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $78,640 per year, or $6,553 per month. This is not tax advice.
Where does this salary figure come from?
The gross wage benchmark comes from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, occupation code 29-1141. TrueNursePay separately applies simplified tax assumptions for take-home context. Page last updated July 16, 2026.
What should I compare before accepting a Registered Nurse offer in Dallas?
Compare the base rate with night and weekend differentials, guaranteed hours, overtime policy, benefits, commute, and whether the employer is elsewhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro.
Data source and calculation method
Last updated July 16, 2026. Gross wage and employment benchmarks come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for May 2025, occupation code 29-1141. Weekly and monthly figures are conversions of the mean annual wage. Take-home pay is a separate simplified TrueNursePay estimate and is not BLS data or tax advice.
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