Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: San Antonio, TX

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$43.73/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in San Antonio, TX is $43.73 per hour. This is 11% lower than the Texas average of $48.45.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$43.73/hour

San Antonio, TX

16% lower than the US average.

$48.45/hour

Texas

5% lower than the US average.

$50.67/hour

United States

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

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Dallas, Texas

$50/hour

This is 12% higher than the San Antonio average of $43.73.

McKinney, Texas

$54/hour

This is 19% higher than the San Antonio average of $43.73.

Wichita, Kansas

$44/hour

This is 2% higher than the San Antonio average of $43.73.

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

Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay Acute Care Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the San Antonio, TX average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 37% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas	$60	$60
Euless, Texas	$60	$60
Prosper, Texas	$60	$60
Plano, Texas	$56	$60
Humble, Texas	$55	$60

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. For comparison, the San Antonio, TX average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$50	$50

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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