Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX

Q: What cities in Texas pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

College Station is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 38% higher than the average pay for Intensive Care Unit Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Texas City, paying up to $52/hr, Dallas, paying up to $55/hr, and Houston, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$32.16/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Austin, TX is $32.16 per hour. This is 16% lower than the Texas average of $37.45.

Last updated on December 20, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Austin, TX compared to State and National Averages

$32.16/hour

Austin, TX

23% lower than the US average.

$37.45/hour

Texas

6% lower than the US average.

$39.69/hour

United States

How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$33/hour

This is 2% higher than the Austin average of $32.40.

Dallas, Texas

$46/hour

This is 30% higher than the Austin average of $32.40.

El Paso, Texas

$35/hour

This is 7% higher than the Austin average of $32.40.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas	$46	$55
Houston, Texas	$45	$54
Plano, Texas	$43	$55
Round Rock, Texas	$40	$50

Last updated on December 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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