Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Registered Nurses currently employed in Odessa is 1,050.
  • Registered Nurses in Odessa earn an average of $70,830 per year or $34.05 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Registered Nurses who work in Odessa is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Registered Nurses who work in Odessa is less than 1%.

Rankings for Odessa

  • Ranks #24 in Texas for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #30 in Texas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #269 in the nation for salary and #78 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #434 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Texas

Odessa Registered Nurses earn an average of $70,830 or $34.05 per hour which is 10% less than the Texas average salary of $79,120.

AverageOdessaTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$34.05$38.04-10.49%
Annual Salary$70,830$79,120-10.48%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Odessa Registered Nurses earn an average of $70,830 or $34.05 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $82,750.

AverageOdessaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$34.05$39.78-14.40%
Annual Salary$70,830$82,750-14.40%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Registered Nurses in Odessa earns an average annual salary of $70,731 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $79,120. per year.

Cost-of-living in Odessa is 0% higher than the Texas average, which means Odessa residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $79,120.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $79,486.
  • Odessa average salary is $70,830.
  • Odessa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $70,731.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Odessa$70,830100.14%$70,731
Texas$79,12099.54%$79,486
U.S.$82,750$82,750
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Odessa, 50% of Registered Nurses earn between $59,660 and $77,290 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Registered Nurses earn more than $94,800, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Registered Nurses.

Approximately 10% of Registered Nurses earn under $47,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Registered Nurses.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year105Under $47,850
15%2 – 4 years158$47,850 – $59,660
25%5 – 9 years262$59,660 – $75,040
25%10 – 14 years262$75,040 – $77,290
15%15 – 20 years158$75,040 – $94,800
10%20+ years105Above $94,800
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $70,830, Odessa Registered Nurses tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($113,540).

However, Registered Nurses tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($31,700), LPNs ($49,450), and Nursing Instructors ($59,940).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$113,540
Registered Nurses$70,830
Nursing Instructors $59,940
LPNs$49,450
Nursing Assistants$31,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Odessa Registered Nurses

The number of Registered Nurses currently employed in Odessa is 1,050.

Registered Nurses earn an average of $70,830 per year or $34.05 per hour in Odessa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Odessa Registered Nurses earn an average of $70,731 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Odessa are Nurse Practitioners($113,540), Registered Nurses($70,830), Nursing Instructors ($59,940).


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