Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Texas

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Texas?

The highest paying employer in Texas for Acute Care Nurse jobs is Baylor Scott & White Health, paying up to $45/hr. This is 4% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Texas.

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 17% 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

$43.03/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Texas is $43.03 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $39.60.

Last updated on October 14, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$43.03/hour

Texas

8% higher than the US average.

$39.60/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas	$47	$55
Houston, Texas	$45	$54
Plano, Texas	$40	$55
Round Rock, Texas	$40	$50
Shenandoah, Texas	$39	$50

How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Missouri	$49	$55
Tennessee	$31	$33
Kansas	$30	$31

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Texas?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Baylor Scott & White Health	$45	$45
HCA St. David's Healthcare	$32	$34
HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio	$31	$31

Last updated on October 14, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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