Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$50.59/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Houston, TX is $50.59 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Texas average of $47.44.
Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages
$50.59/hour
Houston, TX
4% higher than the US average.
$47.44/hour
Texas
2% lower than the US average.
$48.57/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
New Braunfels, Texas
$35/hour
This is 46% lower than the Houston average of $50.71.
San Antonio, Texas
$44/hour
This is 15% lower than the Houston average of $50.71.
Dallas, Texas
$46/hour
This is 9% lower than the Houston average of $50.71.
What cities in Texas pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Lewisville, Texas, Little Elm, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Intensive Care Unit Nurses is $51 per hour — Lewisville, Texas, Little Elm, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisville, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Humble, Texas | $55 | $60 |
| Grapevine, Texas | $54 | $57 |
| Prosper, Texas | $53 | $60 |
| Fort Worth, Texas | $52 | $60 |
Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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