Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: San Antonio, TX

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

College Station is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 38% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical 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 Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$32.25/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in San Antonio, TX is $32.25 per hour. This is 7% lower than the Texas average of $34.56.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$32.25/hour

San Antonio, TX

23% lower than the US average.

$34.56/hour

Texas

15% lower than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in San Antonio Compare to Other Cities

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New Braunfels, Texas

$37/hour

This is 11% higher than the San Antonio average of $32.93.

Kyle, Texas

$35/hour

This is 5% higher than the San Antonio average of $32.93.

Austin, Texas

$32/hour

This is 2% lower than the San Antonio average of $32.93.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Texas City, Texas	$48	$52
Dallas, Texas	$47	$55
Houston, Texas	$44	$54
Plano, Texas	$40	$55
Fort Worth, Texas	$40	$50
Round Rock, Texas	$40	$50
Shenandoah, Texas	$39	$50

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$37	$38
HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio	$31	$34

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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