Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,685/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Harlingen, TX is $1,685 per week. This is 5% lower than the Texas average of $1,763.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 40 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,685/week

Harlingen, TX

31% lower than the US average.

$1,763/week

Texas

25% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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

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Austin, Texas

$1,846/week

This is 4% higher than the Harlingen average of $1,778.

Bryan, Texas

$2,146/week

This is 17% higher than the Harlingen average of $1,778.

Lufkin, Texas

$1,832/week

This is 3% higher than the Harlingen average of $1,778.

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

Pecos, Texas pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,314 per week, followed by Livingston, Texas ($2,248) and Odessa, Texas ($2,224). Pecos, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,083. For comparison, the Harlingen, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,685 per week — Pecos, Texas pays 37% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pecos, Texas$2,314$3,083
Livingston, Texas$2,248$2,632
Odessa, Texas$2,224$2,800
The Woodlands, Texas$2,202$2,791
Brenham, Texas$2,191$2,419
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Harlingen?

Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $1,885 per week, followed by Medlivo ($1,847) and TRS Healthcare ($1,658). Medlivo has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,944. For comparison, the Harlingen, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,685 per week — Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$1,885$1,885
Medlivo$1,847$1,944
TRS Healthcare$1,658$1,658
Coast Medical Service$1,635$1,635
Host Healthcare$1,437$1,437

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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