Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$52.15/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Houston, TX is $52.15 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Texas average of $51.17.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$52.15/hour

Houston, TX

14% higher than the US average.

$51.17/hour

Texas

12% higher than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Houston, Texas

$54/hour

This is equal to the Houston average

Tomball, Texas

$50/hour

This is 9% lower than the Houston average of $54.14.

Round Rock, Texas

$35/hour

This is 56% lower than the Houston average of $54.14.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay Emergency Department Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. Cedar Park, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Emergency Department Nurses is $52 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 15% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas$60$60
Euless, Texas$60$60
Prosper, Texas$60$60
Flower Mound, Texas$57$57
Cedar Park, Texas$56$61
Humble, Texas$56$60
Plano, Texas$56$60
Austin, Texas$54$61
What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Houston?

CloudinfraIT Inc pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Navitas Healthcare ($52) and Perm Staff Jobs ($47). For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Emergency Department Nurses is $52 per hour — CloudinfraIT Inc pays 1% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CloudinfraIT Inc$53$53
Navitas Healthcare$52$52
Perm Staff Jobs$47$52

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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