TX · Arlington · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Arlington, TX

Pay for registered nurses in the Arlington area centers on $47.47 per hour, or about $98,740 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.06 and the upper quarter over $51.37. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Arlington. That ranks 74th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 79th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Arlington.

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US Oncology Network · Arlington, TX

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Who is hiring registered nurses near Arlington

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
BrightSpring Health Services3$50
Select Medical2$46.19
AccentCare2$45.80
Bristol Myers Squibb1$75.87
Veterans Health Administration1$62.61
IQVIA1$38

Registered Nurse pay in Arlington, TX

The metro median is 10% above the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 72,640 registered nurses employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 18.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.41$67,41028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.06$79,16015% below U.S. median
Median$47.47$98,7405% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.37$106,85014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.04$122,80031% above U.S. median

How Arlington ranks

  • 74th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 79th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 24 Texas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), 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 $47.47 median hour buys what $46.05 buys at the national price level, 2% above 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 Arlington paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,709
  • Per year: $85,446
  • Per month: $7,120
  • 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 registered nurse 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 Arlington

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

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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Grand Prairie, TX6 mi$47.47/hr207,331
Mansfield, TX9 mi$47.47/hr80,803

Registered Nurse jobs in Texas · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide

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 registered nurses make in Arlington, TX?

Registered Nurses in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $47.47 per hour, about $98,740 a year. The middle half earn between $38.06 and $51.37 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Arlington a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 79th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 74th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Arlington?

We list 10 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Arlington.

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

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.

Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Arlington?

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Your RN pay reportArlington, TX · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationSan Antonio, TX · 5 postings$62.40/ hr$36–$87
  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Hood, TX · 3 postings$55.88/ hr$47–$67
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesIRVING, TX · 4 postings$50.00/ hr$44–$55
  • Select MedicalDallas, TX · 3 postings$46.19/ hr$32–$53

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$45.41High$55

124 RN postings with published pay in Texas, 105 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 124 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse (Critical Care) - Education Debt Reduction Program AuthorizedPermanent
    $86k–$174k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, TX · posted today
  2. Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)Permanent
    $107k–$139k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sam Houston, TX · posted today

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