PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) - Night
Select Medical · Dallas, TX
$39.38–$53.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Denton, TX
Registered Nurses in the Denton area earn a median of $47.47 per hour, about $98,740 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.06 and $51.37. That ranks 74th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 79th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for Denton and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Denton and what they pay.
- $47.47median pay per hour, Dallas
- $38–$51typical range per hour
- 72,640registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 10open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near Denton
Roles in other cities of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Day
Select Medical · Dallas, TX
$39.38–$53.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Clinical Nurse Consultant- NE Texas
Bristol Myers Squibb · Dallas, TX
$143k–$173k/ year
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Nurse/ Weekend RN, Home Health
AccentCare · Mckinney, TX
$92k–$105k/ year
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology - Education Debt Reduction Program Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Dallas, TX
$79k–$182k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Registered Nurse RN, Home Health
AccentCare · Fort Worth, TX
$86k–$98k/ year
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
MedTech Travel RN Device Collect Entry Level - Dallas/Ft. Worth & Pittsburgh
IQVIA · Dallas, TX
$37.00–$39.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion
BrightSpring Health Services · Irving, TX
$45.00–$55.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion - Evenings
BrightSpring Health Services · Irving, TX
$45.00–$55.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN / Registered Nurse _ Infusion - Flexible Schedule
BrightSpring Health Services · Fort Worth, TX
$45.00–$55.00/ hour
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More open Registered Nurse roles in Denton
6 more open roles from employers in Denton. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Procedural RN Day Surgery
Baylor Scott & White Health · Denton, TX
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
RN ICU
Baylor Scott & White Health · Denton, TX
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
RN Registered Nurse 7am-7:30pm, Rotating Weekends
Universal Health Services · Denton, TX
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Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Registered Nurse PRN
Universal Health Services · Denton, TX
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Denton, TX
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago
RN - Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Denton, TX
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| BrightSpring Health Services | 3 | $50 |
| Select Medical | 2 | $46.19 |
| AccentCare | 2 | $45.80 |
| Bristol Myers Squibb | 1 | $75.87 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $62.61 |
| IQVIA | 1 | $38 |
Registered Nurse pay in Denton, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.41 | $67,410 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.06 | $79,160 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.47 | $98,740 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.37 | $106,850 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.04 | $122,800 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Denton 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 Denton
- 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 Denton 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 Denton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Denton
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Denton, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton Denton, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton Denton, TX | Acute care | Other | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Medical City Denton Denton, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott And White The Heart Hospital Corinth Denton, TX | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
| Baylor Scott White The Heart Hospital Corinth Denton, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Mayhill Hospital Denton, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| University Behavioral Health Of Denton Denton, TX | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Denton County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Denton County (1 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TX | 13 mi | $47.47/hr | 79,990 |
| Little Elm, TX | 13 mi | $47.47/hr | 61,219 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Denton
Denton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Denton, 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 Denton 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 Denton?
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 Denton.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Denton 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 Denton in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Denton 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 Denton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Denton is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportDenton, 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
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care) - Education Debt Reduction Program AuthorizedPermanent$86k–$174k/ year
- Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)Permanent$107k–$139k/ year
+ 122 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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