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Registered Nurse-Outpatient Home Based Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Lubbock, TX
$83k–$154k/ year
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Registered Nurse jobs in Lubbock, TX
The median registered nurse pay in the Lubbock area is $37.84 per hour ($78,700 a year), with the typical range running from $32.50 to $45.64. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Lubbock. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Lubbock. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lubbock.
- $37.84median pay per hour, Lubbock
- $32–$46typical range per hour
- 4,590registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Lubbock
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RN Hospice Nurse
Amedisys · Lubbock, TX
$77k–$80k/ year
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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Lubbock, TX
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $56.84 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $37.74 |
Registered Nurse pay in Lubbock, TX
The metro median is 13% below the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,590 registered nurses employed in the Lubbock metro area, 27.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.30).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.74 | $63,940 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.50 | $67,600 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.84 | $78,700 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.64 | $94,930 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.47 | $102,900 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Lubbock ranks
- 286th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 239th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 17th 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 Lubbock
- Overall prices in Lubbock run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 24% below the U.S. average (index 76.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.84 median hour buys what $41.44 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 Lubbock paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,362
- Per year: $68,112
- Per month: $5,676
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lubbock metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lubbock
| 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 Lubbock
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Lubbock, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Medical Center Lubbock, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Lubbock Heart Hospital Lp Lubbock, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| University Medical Center Lubbock, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Covenant Childrens Hospital Lubbock, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Exceptional Community Hospital Lubbock Lubbock, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Grace Surgical Hospital Lubbock, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lubbock Lubbock, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Starcare Specialty Health /Sunrise Canyon Hospital Lubbock, TX | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 Lubbock County
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Lubbock County (1 geographic, 1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | 107 mi | $42.53/hr | 143,687 |
| Amarillo, TX | 113 mi | $40.29/hr | 203,729 |
| Odessa, TX | 119 mi | $37.63/hr | 119,748 |
| Abilene, TX | 146 mi | $37.44/hr | 130,501 |
| San Angelo, TX | 169 mi | $36.27/hr | 100,159 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 195 mi | $38.28/hr | 102,372 |
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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 Lubbock, TX?
Registered Nurses in the Lubbock metro area have a median pay of $37.84 per hour, about $78,700 a year. The middle half earn between $32.50 and $45.64 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lubbock a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Lubbock ranks 239th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 286th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Lubbock?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Lubbock. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lubbock.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Lubbock 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 Lubbock in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active primary care shortage designations that include Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lubbock 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.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Lubbock?
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Your RN pay reportLubbock, 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
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