Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$59.12/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in San Antonio, TX is $59.12 per hour. This is 12% higher than the Texas average of $51.91.

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$59.12/hour

San Antonio, TX

14% higher than the US average.

$51.91/hour

Texas

2% higher than the US average.

$50.84/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in San Antonio Compare to Other Cities

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Austin, Texas

$46/hour

This is 3% lower than the San Antonio average of $46.95.

Cedar Park, Texas

$55/hour

This is 15% higher than the San Antonio average of $46.95.

Round Rock, Texas

$58/hour

This is 19% higher than the San Antonio average of $46.95.

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. For comparison, the San Antonio, TX average for Emergency Department Nurses is $59 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 1% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas$60$60
Euless, Texas$60$60
Prosper, Texas$60$60
Round Rock, Texas$58$60
Plano, Texas$56$60
Humble, Texas$55$60
Webster, Texas$55$60
What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in San Antonio?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX ($36). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the San Antonio, TX average for Emergency Department Nurses is $59 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$56$59
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX$36$36

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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