PermanentPosted today
RN Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Tyler, TX
Pay range with your report
New this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Tyler, TX
Registered Nurses in the Tyler area earn a median of $37.24 per hour, about $77,450 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.74 and $45.50. That ranks 311th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 273rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Tyler. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Tyler.
- $37.24median pay per hour, Tyler
- $30–$46typical range per hour
- 4,160registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Registered Nurse roles in Tyler
34 more open roles from employers in Tyler. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted yesterday
Clinical Coordinator RN Surgery Center
Ardent Health · Tyler, TX
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse / RN CVICU
Ardent Health · Tyler, TX
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse / RN Cardiac Cath Lab
Ardent Health · Tyler, TX
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Clinical Coordinator / RN OR
Ardent Health · Tyler, TX
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Hospice RN - Weekend On-Call
Enhabit Home Health · Tyler, TX
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Registered Nurse / RN Trauma ICU
Ardent Health · Tyler, TX
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Registered Nurse / RN Trauma IMC
Ardent Health · Tyler, TX
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Registered Nurse / RN OR
Ardent Health · Tyler, TX
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Registered Nurse / RN Neuro Telemetry
Ardent Health · Tyler, TX
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Registered Nurse / RN Oncology
Ardent Health · Tyler, TX
Pay range with your report
New this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Nurse / RN PACU Day Surgery
Ardent Health · Tyler, TX
Pay range with your report
New this week
Registered Nurse pay in Tyler, 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 4,160 registered nurses employed in the Tyler metro area, 36.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.73).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.08 | $60,490 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.74 | $61,860 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.24 | $77,450 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.50 | $94,640 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.23 | $96,160 | 3% above U.S. median |
How Tyler ranks
- 311th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 273rd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 21st 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.
Get the Tyler Registered Nurse pay report
Named employers near Tyler, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Tyler
- Overall prices in Tyler run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.24 median hour buys what $40.41 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Tyler paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,341
- Per year: $67,032
- Per month: $5,586
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tyler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Tyler
| 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 Tyler as they open.
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (Critical Care) - Education Debt Reduction Program Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, TX
$86k–$174k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Nurse (Clinical/Ambulatory)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Sam Houston, TX
$107k–$139k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
For youUpdated weekly
1,900+ more Registered Nurse roles for you in Texas
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse-Outpatient Home Based Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Lubbock, TX
$83k–$154k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - Outpatient, Nursing Specialty
Veterans Health Administration · Corpus Christi, TX
$76k–$158k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Transplant Coordinator RN
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$43.10–$64.11/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Nurse (Clinical/Critical Care)
Defense Health Agency · Fort Hood, TX
$97k–$124k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Hospitals in Tyler
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Tyler, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital Tyler, TX | Acute care | Other | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Christus Mother Frances Hospital Tyler, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler Tyler, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital Tyler, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 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 Smith County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Smith County (1 population-group, 1 facility). 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TX | 35 mi | $38.12/hr | 83,668 |
| Rockwall, TX | 78 mi | $47.47/hr | 53,547 |
| Mesquite, TX | 80 mi | $47.47/hr | 150,140 |
| Rowlett, TX | 83 mi | $47.47/hr | 68,123 |
| Wylie, TX | 86 mi | $47.47/hr | 62,954 |
| Garland, TX | 87 mi | $47.47/hr | 250,431 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Texas · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Tyler
Tyler city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Tyler, TX?
Registered Nurses in the Tyler metro area have a median pay of $37.24 per hour, about $77,450 a year. The middle half earn between $29.74 and $45.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Tyler a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Tyler ranks 273rd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 311th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered nurses work in Tyler?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Tyler, led by Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Tyler 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 Tyler in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Smith 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 Tyler?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tyler 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 Tyler?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Tyler and across Texas. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Tyler.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Tyler pay registered nurses? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
1,900+ Registered Nurse roles in Texas, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your RN pay reportTyler, 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.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.