Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,648/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Athens, TX is $1,648 per week. This is 7% lower than the Texas average of $1,769.

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 599 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,648/week

Athens, TX

36% lower than the US average.

$1,769/week

Texas

27% lower than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities

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Tyler, Texas

$1,842/week

This is 6% higher than the Athens average of $1,731.

Dallas, Texas

$1,813/week

This is 5% higher than the Athens average of $1,731.

Plano, Texas

$1,756/week

This is 1% higher than the Athens average of $1,731.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

The Woodlands, Texas pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,582 per week, followed by Odessa, Texas ($2,191). Odessa, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,770. For comparison, the Athens, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,648 per week — The Woodlands, Texas pays 57% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Woodlands, Texas$2,582$2,583
Odessa, Texas$2,191$2,770
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Athens?

Coast Medical Service pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,102 per week, followed by Trailblazer Staffing Solutions ($1,900) and GLC On-The-Go ($1,890). Coast Medical Service also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,209. For comparison, the Athens, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,648 per week — Coast Medical Service pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Coast Medical Service$2,102$2,209
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$1,900$1,900
GLC On-The-Go$1,890$1,890
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$1,879$1,879
Reliable Nurse Staffing$1,840$1,899
KTI Health$1,836$1,836
HCS 247$1,826$1,826
LeaderStat$1,811$1,878
Voca Healthcare$1,798$1,798
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$1,772$1,772

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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