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Nursing Supervisor (RN)
Select Medical · Dallas, TX
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Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Dallas, TX
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Dallas area earn a median of $53.66 per hour, about $111,610 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.09 and $70.19. That ranks 141st of 377 U.S. metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay, and 260th of 333 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Dallas. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Dallas.
- $53.66median pay per hour, Dallas
- $39–$70typical range per hour
- 16,260nurse manager & leaderships employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Baylor Scott & White Health · Dallas, TX
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Methodist Health System · Dallas, TX
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The metro median is 5% above the Texas statewide median of $51.24 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 16,260 medical and health services managers employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 4.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.69 | $61,760 | 48% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.09 | $81,310 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $53.66 | $111,610 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $70.19 | $146,000 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $99.35 | $206,650 | 75% above U.S. median |
How Dallas ranks
- 141st of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 260th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 24 Texas metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Dallas
- Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $53.66 median hour buys what $52.05 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Dallas paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,932
- Per year: $96,588
- Per month: $8,049
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Dallas
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $175 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,785 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,205 |
Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Dallas
CMS lists 19 hospitals in Dallas, 4 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ut Of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. Dallas, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Dallas Va Medical Center (Va North Texas Healthcare System) Dallas, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Medical City Dallas Hospital Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkland Health & Hospital System Dallas, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Dallas County
HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Dallas County (9 population-group, 7 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX | 11 mi | $53.66/hr | 150,140 |
| Garland, TX | 11 mi | $53.66/hr | 250,431 |
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License and tax basics in Texas
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Dallas
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Common questions
How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Dallas, TX?
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $53.66 per hour, about $111,610 a year. The middle half earn between $39.09 and $70.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Dallas a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 260th of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 141st of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Dallas?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Dallas. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Dallas.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Dallas as a nurse manager & leadership?
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Dallas in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Dallas County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Dallas?
The federal per diem benchmark in Dallas is $175 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,785 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place nurse manager & leaderships in Dallas?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- CommonSpirit HealthHOUSTON, TX · 3 postings$61.91/ hr$46–$97
- Veterans Health AdministrationHouston, TX · 6 postings$60.63/ hr$36–$89
- Anointed HHC, Inc.Plano, TX · 1 wage offer$48.41/ hr$48–$48
- Clarewood House IncHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$46.00/ hr$46–$46
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$41Median$59.29High$84
11 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Texas, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 11 Nurse Leader roles
- Nurse Manager - Quality and Patient SafetyPermanent$113k–$186k/ year
- Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team Care Manager (IMC & GEM Clinic Float)Permanent$86k–$174k/ year
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