TX · Arlington · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Arlington, TX

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Arlington area centers on $63.42 per hour, or about $131,910 a year. The lower quarter earns under $55.28 and the upper quarter over $74.16. That ranks 91st of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 252nd of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Arlington. The free report below lists employers near Arlington and what they pay.

Nurse Practitioner pay in Arlington, TX

The metro median is 2% above the Texas statewide median of $62.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 5,300 nurse practitioners employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.93$76,81041% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$55.28$114,98011% below U.S. median
Median$63.42$131,9102% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$74.16$154,25019% above U.S. median
Top 10%$80.00$166,40029% above U.S. median

How Arlington ranks

  • 91st of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 252nd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 24 Texas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Arlington

  • 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 $63.42 median hour buys what $61.52 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,283
  • Per year: $114,156
  • Per month: $9,513
  • 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 Arlington

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$181
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,827
13-week assignment$23,751

Travel nurse practitioner 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).

Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Arlington as they open.

PermanentPosted 5 days ago

Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sam Houston, TX

$146k–$190k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req 888268000
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Arlington

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Arlington, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
Arlington, TX
Acute careOther4 of 5No
Medical City Arlington
Arlington, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott And White Orthopedic And Spine Hospi
Arlington, TX
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes
Usmd Hospital At Arlington L P
Arlington, TX
Acute careOtherNot ratedYes
Millwood Hospital
Arlington, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Arlington
Arlington, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Tarrant County

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Tarrant County (4 population-group, 3 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 Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Grand Prairie, TX6 mi$63.42/hr207,331
Mansfield, TX9 mi$63.42/hr80,803

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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.

Texas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Arlington

Arlington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Arlington, TX?

Nurse Practitioners in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $63.42 per hour, about $131,910 a year. The middle half earn between $55.28 and $74.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Arlington a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 252nd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 91st of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Arlington?

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Arlington, led by Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Arlington as a nurse practitioner?

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 Arlington in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Tarrant 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 Arlington?

The federal per diem benchmark in Arlington is $181 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,827 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your NP pay reportArlington, TX · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Sam Houston, TX · 2 postings$78.78/ hr$68–$92
  • Oak Street Health of Texas PLLCHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$71.15/ hr$71–$71
  • Boppana Primary Care Clinic, PLLCRichardson, TX · 1 wage offer$62.97/ hr$63–$63
  • 0 Age Medical Spa, LLCKaty, TX · 1 wage offer$62.50/ hr$62–$62

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$61Median$77.88High$95

3 NP postings with published pay in Texas, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 NP roles

  1. Advanced Practice Nurse (Midwife)Permanent
    $146k–$190k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sam Houston, TX · posted 5 days ago
  2. ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACTITIONER)Permanent
    $141k–$177k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX · posted 7 days ago

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