Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,523/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Houston, TX is $1,523 per week. This is 13% higher than the Texas average of $1,320.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 55 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,523/week

Houston, TX

62% lower than the US average.

$1,320/week

Texas

87% lower than the US average.

$2,462/week

United States

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

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Conroe, Texas

$1,690/week

This is 6% higher than the Houston average of $1,595.

Lufkin, Texas

$2,398/week

This is 33% higher than the Houston average of $1,595.

Corpus Christi, Texas

$1,655/week

This is 4% higher than the Houston average of $1,595.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wichita Falls, Texas$2,508$2,925
Odessa, Texas$2,411$2,618
Pecos, Texas$2,357$2,357
Edinburg, Texas$2,130$2,350
Mcallen, Texas$2,066$2,066
Webster, Texas$2,050$2,243
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Houston?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ConnectRN$1,943$1,943
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,848$1,854
Seven Healthcare$1,750$1,750
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$1,708$1,708
Slate Healthcare$1,708$1,708
Advantis Medical$1,707$1,717
Zack Group$1,690$1,690
Care Career$1,685$1,685
Meda Health$1,659$1,659
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$1,656$1,656

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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