Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Dallas, TX

Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$46.42/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Dallas, TX is $46.42 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Texas average of $46.94.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Dallas, TX compared to State and National Averages

$46.42/hour

Dallas, TX

6% lower than the US average.

$46.94/hour

Texas

4% lower than the US average.

$48.98/hour

United States

How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Dallas Compare to Other Cities

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McKinney, Texas

$37/hour

This is 23% lower than the Dallas average of $45.27.

Fort Worth, Texas

$37/hour

This is 23% lower than the Dallas average of $45.27.

Round Rock, Texas

$35/hour

This is 30% lower than the Dallas average of $45.27.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Little Elm, Texas and Euless, Texas pay Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, both averaging $60 per hour, ahead of Prosper, Texas ($53). For comparison, the Dallas, TX average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $46 per hour — Little Elm, Texas and Euless, Texas pay 29% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas$60$60
Euless, Texas$60$60
Prosper, Texas$53$60
New Braunfels, Texas$45$46
Dallas, Texas$45$52
What are the highest paying Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Dallas?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Parkland Health and Hospital System ($43). For comparison, the Dallas, TX average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$50$50
Parkland Health and Hospital System$43$43

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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