Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$50.30/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Texas is $50.30 per hour. This is 13% higher than the US average of $43.77.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$50.30/hour
Texas
13% higher than the US average.
$43.77/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. Houston, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Texas average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $50 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 19% 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 |
| Houston, Texas | $55 | $61 |
| Fort Worth, Texas | $55 | $61 |
How does the pay for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Kansas ($51) and Missouri ($46). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Texas average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $50 per hour — Colorado pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Kansas | $51 | $59 |
| Missouri | $46 | $58 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $49 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Texas?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Parkland Health and Hospital System ($43) and TK Health ($42). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $72 |
| Parkland Health and Hospital System | $43 | $43 |
| TK Health | $42 | $42 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $37 | $37 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $38 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Del Sol Medical Center
- Socorro, TX
$72+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Del Sol Medical Center
- Horizon City, TX
$61+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate Med Surg
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- Euless, TX
$60+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate Med Surg
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- Little Elm, TX
$60+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate Med Surg
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- Prosper, TX
$60+/hour
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