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Registered Nurse (RN) - ER
Tenet Healthcare · Brownsville, TX
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Registered Nurse jobs in Brownsville, TX
The median registered nurse pay in the Brownsville area is $36.45 per hour ($75,810 a year), with the typical range running from $30.83 to $43.65. That ranks 339th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 190th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Brownsville. The free report below lists employers near Brownsville and what they pay.
- $36.45median pay per hour, Brownsville
- $31–$44typical range per hour
- 3,030registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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6 more open roles from employers in Brownsville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Tenet Healthcare · Brownsville, TX
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Registered Nurse Surgery Center
Fresenius Medical Care · Brownsville, TX
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Surgery
Tenet Healthcare · Brownsville, TX
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Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU
Tenet Healthcare · Brownsville, TX
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Registered Nurse (RN) Day Surgery
Tenet Healthcare · Brownsville, TX
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Registered Nurse pay in Brownsville, TX
The metro median is 16% below the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,030 registered nurses employed in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area, 19.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.02 | $52,040 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.83 | $64,130 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.45 | $75,810 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $43.65 | $90,790 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.04 | $97,840 | 5% above U.S. median |
How Brownsville ranks
- 339th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 190th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 23rd 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.
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Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Brownsville
- Overall prices in Brownsville-Harlingen run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 57.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.45 median hour buys what $42.40 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Brownsville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,312
- Per year: $65,610
- Per month: $5,468
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Brownsville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $127 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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).
Open Registered Nurse roles in Texas
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Registered Nurse (Critical Care) - Education Debt Reduction Program Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, TX
$86k–$174k/ year
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Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sam Houston, TX
$107k–$139k/ year
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Transplant Coordinator RN
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
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Defense Health Agency · Fort Hood, TX
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Hospitals in Brownsville
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Brownsville, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville Brownsville, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Valley Regional Medical Center Brownsville, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 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 Cameron County
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Cameron County (2 geographic, 2 population-group, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen, TX | 20 mi | $36.45/hr | 72,234 |
| Pharr, TX | 48 mi | $37.13/hr | 81,142 |
| Edinburg, TX | 49 mi | $37.13/hr | 108,733 |
| McAllen, TX | 52 mi | $37.13/hr | 148,782 |
| Mission, TX | 56 mi | $37.13/hr | 88,574 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 123 mi | $38.87/hr | 317,317 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Brownsville, TX?
Registered Nurses in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area have a median pay of $36.45 per hour, about $75,810 a year. The middle half earn between $30.83 and $43.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Brownsville a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Brownsville-Harlingen ranks 190th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 339th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered nurses work in Brownsville?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Brownsville, led by Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Brownsville 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 Brownsville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Cameron 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 Brownsville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Brownsville is $127 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportBrownsville, 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
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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.
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- Registered Nurse (Critical Care) - Education Debt Reduction Program AuthorizedPermanent$86k–$174k/ year
- Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)Permanent$107k–$139k/ year
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