Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Texas

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Texas?

The highest paying employer in Texas for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs is Cook Children’s Health Care System, paying up to $45/hr. This is 24% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Texas.

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 33% 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

$34.56/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Texas is $34.56 per hour. This is 10% lower than the US average of $37.88.

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

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$34.56/hour

Texas

10% lower than the US average.

$37.88/hour

United States

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

How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Oklahoma	$46	$46
Missouri	$42	$50
Colorado	$38	$40
Alabama	$36	$40
New Mexico	$34	$40
Kansas	$31	$36
Tennessee	$29	$31

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Texas?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Cook Children’s Health Care System	$45	$47
Baylor Scott & White Health	$45	$45
Medical Solutions Direct Hire	$37	$37
The Hospitals of Providence	$37	$37
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$36	$38
Medical City Healthcare	$32	$37
HCA St. David's Healthcare	$32	$36
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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