Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,699/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Houston, TX is $1,699 per week. This is 4% lower than the Texas average of $1,766.
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on 490 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages
$1,699/week
Houston, TX
33% lower than the US average.
$1,766/week
Texas
28% lower than the US average.
$2,263/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
Humble, Texas
$1,778/week
This is 17% lower than the Houston average of $2,084.
Webster, Texas
$1,699/week
This is 23% lower than the Houston average of $2,084.
Lufkin, Texas
$1,902/week
This is 10% lower than the Houston average of $2,084.
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 $2,583 per week, followed by Odessa, Texas ($2,293) and Bay City, Texas ($2,183). Odessa, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,004. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,699 per week — The Woodlands, Texas pays 52% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands, Texas | $2,583 | $2,583 |
| Odessa, Texas | $2,293 | $3,004 |
| Bay City, Texas | $2,183 | $2,259 |
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 $2,583 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses - Allied ($2,452) and MedSource LLC ($2,050). For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,699 per week — First Connect Health pays 52% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| First Connect Health | $2,583 | $2,583 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,452 | $2,452 |
| MedSource LLC | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $1,989 | $1,989 |
| Wise Medical Staffing | $1,966 | $1,966 |
| The Judge Group | $1,959 | $1,959 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $1,939 | $2,282 |
| Infojini Healthcare - Nursing | $1,896 | $1,896 |
| Revolution Healthcare Services | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Care Career | $1,852 | $1,852 |
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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- Referral Bonus
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- Houston, TX
- Advantis Medical
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,785/week
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- Houston, TX
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