Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,221/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Houston, TX is $2,221 per week. This is 24% higher than the Texas average of $1,698.

Last updated on April 3, 2026. Based on 11 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,221/week

Houston, TX

3% higher than the US average.

$1,698/week

Texas

27% lower than the US average.

$2,161/week

United States

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

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Austin, Texas

$1,756/week

This is 20% lower than the Houston average of $2,104.

Waco, Texas

$1,593/week

This is 32% lower than the Houston average of $2,104.

Corpus Christi, Texas

$1,669/week

This is 26% lower than the Houston average of $2,104.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bay City, Texas$2,117$2,800
Odessa, Texas$2,078$2,898

Last updated on April 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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