How much does a Correctional Nurse make in Dallas, TX? The average Correctional Nurse salary in Dallas, TX is $63,015 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $56,528 and $72,037. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $50,623 Dallas,TX March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $56,528 Dallas,TX March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $63,015 Dallas,TX March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $72,037 Dallas,TX March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $80,252 Dallas,TX March 26, 2024
25% $56,528 10% $50,623 90% $80,252 75% $72,037 $63,015 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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  1. Down a level:

    Lactation Consultant


    Associate's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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