PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (Critical Care) - Education Debt Reduction Program Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, TX
$86k–$174k/ year
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Registered Nurse jobs in Port Arthur, TX
Pay for registered nurses in the Port Arthur area centers on $39.03 per hour, or about $81,190 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.22 and the upper quarter over $46.39. That ranks 212th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 145th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Port Arthur. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Port Arthur.
- $39.03median pay per hour, Beaumont
- $32–$46typical range per hour
- 2,880registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Nurse pay in Port Arthur, TX
The metro median is 10% below the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,880 registered nurses employed in the Beaumont-Port Arthur 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% | $29.65 | $61,670 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.22 | $67,020 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.03 | $81,190 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.39 | $96,490 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.92 | $105,910 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Port Arthur ranks
- 212th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 145th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th 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 Port Arthur
- Overall prices in Beaumont-Port Arthur run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 70.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.03 median hour buys what $43.34 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,405
- Per year: $70,254
- Per month: $5,854
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Port Arthur
| 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).
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Hospitals in Port Arthur
CMS lists 1 hospital in Port Arthur, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas Port Arthur, TX | Acute care | Other | 3 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 Orange County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Orange County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TX | 20 mi | $39.03/hr | 112,893 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 46 mi | $37.62/hr | 81,157 |
| Baytown, TX | 65 mi | $47.02/hr | 86,004 |
| Texas City, TX | 68 mi | $47.02/hr | 57,875 |
| Pasadena, TX | 77 mi | $47.02/hr | 149,617 |
| League City, TX | 78 mi | $47.02/hr | 118,456 |
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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 Port Arthur, TX?
Registered Nurses in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area have a median pay of $39.03 per hour, about $81,190 a year. The middle half earn between $32.22 and $46.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Port Arthur a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Beaumont-Port Arthur ranks 145th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 212th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered nurses work in Port Arthur?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Port Arthur, led by The Medical Center Of Southeast Texas. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Orange 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 Port Arthur?
The federal per diem benchmark in Port Arthur 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 reportPort Arthur, 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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