Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$52.14/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Texas is $52.14 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $51.68.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$52.14/hour

Texas

1% higher than the US average.

$51.68/hour

United States

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 Texas 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
Humble, Texas$57$60
Plano, Texas$56$60
Round Rock, Texas$55$60
Flower Mound, Texas$55$57
How does the pay for Emergency Department Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

New Mexico pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $69 per hour, followed by Colorado ($55) and Missouri ($51). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Emergency Department Nurses is $52 per hour — New Mexico pays 33% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New Mexico$69$72
Colorado$55$67
Missouri$51$60
Kansas$49$59
Arizona$47$51
Oklahoma$46$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Texas?

Navitas Healthcare pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($50) and CloudinfraIT Inc ($49). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Emergency Department Nurses is $52 per hour, roughly in line with Navitas Healthcare.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Navitas Healthcare$52$52
Perm Staff Jobs$50$72
CloudinfraIT Inc$49$53
Parkland Health and Hospital System$46$46
The Hospitals of Providence$37$37
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX$36$38

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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