Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: San Antonio, TX

Q: What cities in Texas pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

College Station is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 36% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Texas City, paying up to $52/hr, Dallas, paying up to $55/hr, and Houston, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$32.93/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in San Antonio, TX is $32.93 per hour. This is 31% lower than the Texas average of $43.03.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in San Antonio, TX compared to State and National Averages

$32.93/hour

San Antonio, TX

20% lower than the US average.

$43.03/hour

Texas

8% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in San Antonio Compare to Other Cities

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New Braunfels, Texas

$37/hour

This is 11% higher than the San Antonio average of $32.93.

Wichita, Kansas

$28/hour

This is 19% lower than the San Antonio average of $32.93.

Overland Park, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 1% lower than the San Antonio average of $32.93.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas	$47	$55
Houston, Texas	$44	$54
Plano, Texas	$40	$55
Round Rock, Texas	$40	$50
Shenandoah, Texas	$39	$50

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in San Antonio?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio	$31	$31

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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