Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: San Antonio, TX

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

Clint is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $72/hr. This is 42% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Agua Dulce, paying up to $61/hr, Little Elm, paying up to $60/hr, and Euless, paying up to $60/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$41.59/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in San Antonio, TX is $41.59 per hour. This is 17% lower than the Texas average of $48.70.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$41.59/hour

San Antonio, TX

16% lower than the US average.

$48.70/hour

Texas

1% higher than the US average.

$48.28/hour

United States

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

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Austin, Texas

$41/hour

This is 2% lower than the San Antonio average of $42.08.

Cedar Park, Texas

$45/hour

This is 7% higher than the San Antonio average of $42.08.

Round Rock, Texas

$49/hour

This is 14% higher than the San Antonio average of $42.08.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas	$60	$60
Euless, Texas	$60	$60
Flower Mound, Texas	$60	$60
Allen, Texas	$60	$60
Prosper, Texas	$60	$60
Richardson, Texas	$59	$60
Grand Prairie, Texas	$58	$60
Humble, Texas	$57	$60

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$42
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$37	$38

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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