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Valley RN
Driscoll Children's Hospital · McAllen, TX
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Registered Nurse jobs in McAllen, TX
Registered Nurses in the McAllen area earn a median of $37.13 per hour, about $77,240 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.18 and $39.35. That ranks 315th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 150th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in McAllen. The free report below lists employers near McAllen and what they pay.
- $37.13median pay per hour, McAllen
- $30–$39typical range per hour
- 5,660registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 86cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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17 more open roles from employers in McAllen. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Registered Nurse FT Night Intermediate Care - McAllen
Universal Health Services · Mcallen, TX
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Registered Nurse FT Night Acute Rehab McAllen
Universal Health Services · Mcallen, TX
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Registered Nurse RN Med Surg Tele FT 7 West Days
Universal Health Services · Mcallen, TX
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Registered Nurse RN Med Surg Tele FT 6 West Days
Universal Health Services · Mcallen, TX
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Senior Registered Nurse (RN)
US Oncology Network · Mcallen, TX
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Per diemPosted 4 days ago
Registered Nurse RN Nuclear Med. Heart PRN
Universal Health Services · Mcallen, TX
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Per diemPosted 4 days ago
Registered Nurse RN - Per Diem Pool Heart
Universal Health Services · Mcallen, TX
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Registered RN FT Heart
Universal Health Services · Mcallen, TX
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Registered Nurse 4 EAST MS/Tele FT Nights - McAllen
Universal Health Services · Mcallen, TX
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Registered Nurse RN Cath Lab FT Heart
Universal Health Services · Mcallen, TX
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Registered Nurse PT - McAllen Rehab
Universal Health Services · Mcallen, TX
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Registered Nurse pay in McAllen, TX
The metro median is 14% below the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,660 registered nurses employed in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area, 19.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.17 | $58,590 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.18 | $62,770 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.13 | $77,240 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.35 | $81,850 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.23 | $96,160 | 3% above U.S. median |
How McAllen ranks
- 315th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 150th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 22nd 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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- Overall prices in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 55.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.13 median hour buys what $43.23 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 McAllen paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,337
- Per year: $66,834
- Per month: $5,570
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in McAllen
| 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).
Open Registered Nurse roles in Texas
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in McAllen as they open.
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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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Defense Health Agency · Fort Hood, TX
$97k–$124k/ year
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Hospitals in McAllen
CMS lists 1 hospital in McAllen, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Regional Hospital Mcallen, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 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 Hidalgo County
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Hidalgo County (6 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission, TX | 5 mi | $37.13/hr | 88,574 |
| Pharr, TX | 5 mi | $37.13/hr | 81,142 |
| Harlingen, TX | 34 mi | $36.45/hr | 72,234 |
| Brownsville, TX | 52 mi | $36.45/hr | 191,967 |
| Laredo, TX | 120 mi | $37.78/hr | 261,260 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 125 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 McAllen, TX?
Registered Nurses in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area have a median pay of $37.13 per hour, about $77,240 a year. The middle half earn between $30.18 and $39.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is McAllen a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission ranks 150th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 315th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered nurses work in McAllen?
CMS lists 1 hospital in McAllen, led by Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in McAllen 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 McAllen in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 7 active primary care shortage designations that include Hidalgo 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 McAllen?
The federal per diem benchmark in McAllen 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 reportMcAllen, 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.
3Open now: 124 RN roles
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care) - Education Debt Reduction Program AuthorizedPermanent$86k–$174k/ year
- Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)Permanent$107k–$139k/ year
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