TX · Mission · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Mission, TX

Pay for registered nurses in the Mission area centers on $37.13 per hour, or about $77,240 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.18 and the upper quarter over $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 Mission. The free report below lists employers near Mission and what they pay.

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More open Registered Nurse roles in Mission

11 more open roles from employers in Mission. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Registered Nurse- Surgery

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Mission, TX

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  • Req 281992
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Registered Nurse pay in Mission, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.17$58,59037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.18$62,77033% below U.S. median
Median$37.13$77,24017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.35$81,85013% below U.S. median
Top 10%$46.23$96,1603% above U.S. median

How Mission 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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What your pay buys in Mission

  • 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 Mission 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 Mission

ItemFederal 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 Mission as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sam Houston, TX

$107k–$139k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888848700
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today

Transplant Coordinator RN

CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX

$43.10–$64.11/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101997581424
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Mission

CMS lists 1 hospital in Mission, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mission Regional Medical Center
Mission, TX		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
McAllen, TX5 mi$37.13/hr148,782
Pharr, TX9 mi$37.13/hr81,142
Harlingen, TX39 mi$36.45/hr72,234
Brownsville, TX56 mi$36.45/hr191,967
Laredo, TX118 mi$37.78/hr261,260
Corpus Christi, TX128 mi$38.87/hr317,317

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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.

Texas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Mission

Mission city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Mission, 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 Mission 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 Mission?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Mission, led by Mission Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Mission 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 Mission 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 Mission?

The federal per diem benchmark in Mission 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 reportMission, 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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