Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,578/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Fort Sam Houston, TX is $1,578 per week. This is 11% lower than the Texas average of $1,756.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 1,280 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Fort Sam Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$1,578/week

Fort Sam Houston, TX

40% lower than the US average.

$1,756/week

Texas

26% lower than the US average.

$2,204/week

United States

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

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Austin, Texas

$1,793/week

This is 6% higher than the San Antonio average of $1,678.

Weatherford, Texas

$1,839/week

This is 9% higher than the San Antonio average of $1,678.

Fort Worth, Texas

$1,730/week

This is 3% higher than the San Antonio average of $1,678.

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

Pecos, Texas pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,349 per week, followed by Livingston, Texas ($2,276) and The Woodlands, Texas ($2,213). Pecos, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,083. For comparison, the Fort Sam Houston, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,578 per week — Pecos, Texas pays 49% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pecos, Texas$2,349$3,083
Livingston, Texas$2,276$2,632
The Woodlands, Texas$2,213$2,603
Pasadena, Texas$2,177$2,177
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in San Antonio?

Med Ninjas pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $1,859 per week, followed by Wise Medical Staffing ($1,825) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($1,766). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,865. For comparison, the Fort Sam Houston, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,578 per week — Med Ninjas pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Med Ninjas$1,859$1,859
Wise Medical Staffing$1,825$1,825
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,766$1,865
Seven Healthcare$1,750$1,750
Premier Medical Staffing Services$1,746$1,746
Zack Group$1,729$1,797
Revolution Healthcare Services$1,722$1,723
Catalytic Solutions$1,703$1,747
Genie Healthcare$1,692$1,752
Care Career$1,685$1,775

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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