Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Dallas, TX

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$47.16/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Dallas, TX is $47.16 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Texas average of $46.64.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Dallas, TX compared to State and National Averages

$47.16/hour

Dallas, TX

4% lower than the US average.

$46.64/hour

Texas

5% lower than the US average.

$48.91/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Dallas Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 11% higher than the Dallas average of $45.78.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 17% lower than the Dallas average of $45.78.

Nashville, Tennessee

$36/hour

This is 27% lower than the Dallas average of $45.78.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Little Elm, Texas and Euless, Texas pay Medical Surgical Nurses the most, both averaging $60 per hour, ahead of Grapevine, Texas ($54). For comparison, the Dallas, TX average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $47 per hour — Little Elm, Texas and Euless, Texas pay 27% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas	$60	$60
Euless, Texas	$60	$60
Grapevine, Texas	$54	$57
Prosper, Texas	$53	$60
Houston, Texas	$51	$54

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Dallas?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Parkland Health and Hospital System ($43). For comparison, the Dallas, TX average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $47 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$50	$50
Parkland Health and Hospital System	$43	$47

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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