Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$46.22/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Texas is $46.22 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$46.22/hour
Texas
This is equal to the US average
$46.41/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Little Elm, Texas and Euless, Texas pay Emergency Department Nurses the most, both averaging $60 per hour, ahead of Prosper, Texas ($53). For comparison, the Texas average for Emergency Department Nurses is $46 per hour — Little Elm, Texas and Euless, Texas pay 30% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Prosper, Texas | $53 | $60 |
| Houston, Texas | $51 | $54 |
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas ($50) and Missouri ($50). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Texas average for Emergency Department Nurses is $46 per hour — Colorado pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $51 | $57 |
| Kansas | $50 | $59 |
| Missouri | $50 | $62 |
| Arizona | $46 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| New Mexico | $36 | $45 |
| Arkansas | $27 | $33 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Texas?
Cook Children’s Health Care System pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Parkland Health and Hospital System ($47) and Perm Staff Jobs ($40). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the Texas average for Emergency Department Nurses is $46 per hour — Cook Children’s Health Care System pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Children’s Health Care System | $49 | $52 |
| Parkland Health and Hospital System | $47 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $54 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $37 | $37 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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