Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,107/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Houston, TX is $2,107 per week. This is 18% higher than the Texas average of $1,735.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 433 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,107/week

Houston, TX

4% lower than the US average.

$1,735/week

Texas

27% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

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

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Austin, Texas

$1,820/week

This is 17% lower than the Houston average of $2,127.

Athens, Texas

$1,737/week

This is 22% lower than the Houston average of $2,127.

Tyler, Texas

$1,821/week

This is 17% lower than the Houston average of $2,127.

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

Pecos, Texas pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,319 per week, followed by Odessa, Texas ($2,215). Pecos, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,390. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,107 per week — Pecos, Texas pays 10% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Pecos, Texas	$2,319	$3,390
Odessa, Texas	$2,215	$2,770

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Houston?

First Connect Health pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,620 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($2,411) and Triage Staffing ($2,281). First Connect Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,791. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,107 per week — First Connect Health pays 24% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
First Connect Health	$2,620	$2,791
Host Healthcare	$2,411	$2,577
Triage Staffing	$2,281	$2,467
Medical Solutions	$2,234	$2,587
FlexCare Nursing	$2,233	$2,407
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing	$2,092	$2,364
AMN Healthcare Nursing	$2,079	$2,079
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing	$2,030	$2,030
GQR Healthcare	$2,026	$2,141
Uniti Med	$2,026	$2,141

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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