TX · Sherman · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Sherman, TX

Registered Nurses in the Sherman area earn a median of $38.87 per hour, about $80,840 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.67 and $47.96. That ranks 230th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 237th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Sherman. The free report below lists employers near Sherman and what they pay.

More open Registered Nurse roles in Sherman

1 more open role from employers in Sherman. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 23 days ago

RN - Home Health

Enhabit Home Health · Sherman, TX

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  • Full-time
  • Req 100996687664
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Registered Nurse pay in Sherman, 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 1,570 registered nurses employed in the Sherman-Denison metro area, 30.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.42).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.59$67,79028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.67$78,35016% below U.S. median
Median$38.87$80,84014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.96$99,7607% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.96$99,7607% above U.S. median

How Sherman ranks

  • 230th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 237th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th 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 Sherman

  • Overall prices in Sherman-Denison run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.87 median hour buys what $41.45 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 Sherman paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,399
  • Per year: $69,966
  • Per month: $5,830
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sherman-Denison metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Sherman

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 Sherman 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 Sherman

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Sherman, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma
Sherman, TX
Acute careOther3 of 5Yes
Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center
Sherman, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Carrus Behavioral Hospital
Sherman, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Grayson County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Grayson County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 14 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
Celina, TX23 mi$47.47/hr51,661
McKinney, TX30 mi$47.47/hr227,526
Little Elm, TX35 mi$47.47/hr61,219
Frisco, TX35 mi$47.47/hr235,208
Allen, TX36 mi$47.47/hr113,746
Plano, TX41 mi$47.47/hr293,286

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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 Sherman

Sherman city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Sherman, TX?

Registered Nurses in the Sherman-Denison metro area have a median pay of $38.87 per hour, about $80,840 a year. The middle half earn between $37.67 and $47.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Sherman a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Sherman-Denison ranks 237th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 230th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses work in Sherman?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Sherman, led by Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Sherman 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 Sherman in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Grayson 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 Sherman?

The federal per diem benchmark in Sherman 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 reportSherman, 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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