Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$52.46/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Houston, TX is $52.46 per hour. This is 8% higher than the Texas average of $48.42.
Last updated on August 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages
$52.46/hour
Houston, TX
8% higher than the US average.
$48.42/hour
Texas
1% higher than the US average.
$48.12/hour
United States
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
Mansfield, Texas
$37/hour
This is 40% lower than the Houston average of $51.48.
Dallas, Texas
$46/hour
This is 11% lower than the Houston average of $51.48.
Richardson, Texas
$37/hour
This is 40% lower than the Houston average of $51.48.
What cities in Texas pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Lewisville, Texas, Little Elm, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $52 per hour — Lewisville, Texas, Little Elm, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay 14% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisville, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Grapevine, Texas | $55 | $57 |
| Prosper, Texas | $53 | $60 |
| Fort Worth, Texas | $52 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Houston?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $43 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $47 |
Last updated on August 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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