Float Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX

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Average Float Nurse Salary

$31.60/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Austin, TX is $31.60 per hour. This is 61% lower than the Texas average of $50.75.

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

Float Nurse salaries in Austin, TX compared to State and National Averages

$31.60/hour

Austin, TX

61% lower than the US average.

$50.75/hour

Texas

This is equal to the US average

$50.79/hour

United States

How Float Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities

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Cedar Park, Texas

$55/hour

This is 17% higher than the Austin average of $45.36.

Round Rock, Texas

$55/hour

This is 17% higher than the Austin average of $45.36.

Fort Worth, Texas

$53/hour

This is 14% higher than the Austin average of $45.36.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Float Nurses?

Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay Float Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Austin, TX average for Float Nurses is $32 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 90% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas	$60	$60
Euless, Texas	$60	$60
Prosper, Texas	$60	$60
Plano, Texas	$57	$60
Round Rock, Texas	$55	$60
Cedar Park, Texas	$55	$59
Webster, Texas	$55	$60

What are the highest paying Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Austin?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $33. For comparison, the Austin, TX average for Float Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$33

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

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