Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX
Average Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$51.48/hour
The average salary for a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Houston, TX is $51.48 per hour. This is 15% higher than the Texas average of $43.65.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages
$51.48/hour
Houston, TX
7% higher than the US average.
$43.65/hour
Texas
10% lower than the US average.
$48.12/hour
United States
How Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
How Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
New Braunfels, Texas
$35/hour
This is 48% lower than the Houston average of $51.48.
San Antonio, Texas
$44/hour
This is 18% lower than the Houston average of $51.48.
Dallas, Texas
$46/hour
This is 11% lower than the Houston average of $51.48.
What cities in Texas pay the most for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses?
Euless, Texas pays Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Grapevine, Texas ($55). For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Euless, Texas pays 17% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Grapevine, Texas | $55 | $57 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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