Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Texas

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Texas?

The highest paying employer in Texas for Emergency Department Nurse jobs is Cook Children’s Health Care System, paying up to $51/hr. This is 25% higher than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in Texas.

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

Texas City is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Emergency Department Nurse jobs, paying up to $52/hr. This is 20% higher than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Fort Worth, paying up to $55/hr, Corpus Christi, paying up to $42/hr, and Liberty, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$38.23/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Texas is $38.23 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $45.96.

Last updated on April 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$38.23/hour

Texas

20% lower than the US average.

$45.96/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fort Worth, Texas	$47	$55
Corpus Christi, Texas	$40	$42
Shenandoah, Texas	$39	$50
Baytown, Texas	$39	$50
Pearland, Texas	$39	$50
Tomball, Texas	$39	$50
Katy, Texas	$39	$50

How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Missouri	$50	$61
Oklahoma	$46	$46
Colorado	$39	$44
New Mexico	$36	$45
Tennessee	$32	$33
Kansas	$31	$33
Arkansas	$27	$33

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Texas?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Cook Children’s Health Care System	$51	$51
The Hospitals of Providence	$37	$37
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$36	$38

Last updated on April 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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