Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$51.84/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Texas is $51.84 per hour. This is 16% higher than the US average of $43.42.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$51.84/hour
Texas
16% higher than the US average.
$43.42/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay Medical Surgical Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Texas average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $52 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 16% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Prosper, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Humble, Texas | $57 | $60 |
| Plano, Texas | $56 | $60 |
| Round Rock, Texas | $55 | $60 |
| Flower Mound, Texas | $55 | $57 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by Colorado ($56) and Kansas ($53). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $52 per hour — New Mexico pays 28% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $67 | $72 |
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Arizona | $48 | $53 |
| Missouri | $48 | $58 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $49 |
| Louisiana | $41 | $43 |
| Mississippi | $26 | $28 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Texas?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Parkland Health and Hospital System ($45) and TK Health ($42). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $72 |
| Parkland Health and Hospital System | $45 | $53 |
| TK Health | $42 | $42 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $37 | $37 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $38 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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