Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,387/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Mcallen, TX is $1,387 per week. This is 28% lower than the Texas average of $1,779.

Last updated on October 27, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,387/week

Mcallen, TX

62% lower than the US average.

$1,779/week

Texas

26% lower than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

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

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San Antonio, Texas

$1,756/week

This is 9% lower than the McAllen average of $1,920.

New Braunfels, Texas

$1,885/week

This is 2% lower than the McAllen average of $1,920.

Kyle, Texas

$1,642/week

This is 17% lower than the McAllen average of $1,920.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Brownwood, Texas pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,261 per week, followed by The Woodlands, Texas ($2,195) and Temple, Texas ($2,190). Odessa, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,926. For comparison, the Mcallen, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,387 per week — Brownwood, Texas pays 63% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Brownwood, Texas$2,261$2,749
The Woodlands, Texas$2,195$2,583
Temple, Texas$2,190$2,643
Odessa, Texas$2,179$2,926
Pasadena, Texas$2,177$2,177
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in McAllen?

LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $1,578 per week, followed by CrossMed ($1,387). For comparison, the Mcallen, TX average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,387 per week — LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$1,578$1,578
CrossMed$1,387$1,387

Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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