Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

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Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$50.71/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Houston, TX is $50.71 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Texas average of $49.29.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$50.71/hour

Houston, TX

4% higher than the US average.

$49.29/hour

Texas

1% higher than the US average.

$48.57/hour

United States

How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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New Braunfels, Texas

$35/hour

This is 46% lower than the Houston average of $50.71.

San Antonio, Texas

$44/hour

This is 15% lower than the Houston average of $50.71.

Dallas, Texas

$46/hour

This is 9% lower than the Houston average of $50.71.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Lewisville, Texas, Little Elm, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Lewisville, Texas, Little Elm, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay 18% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lewisville, Texas	$60	$60
Little Elm, Texas	$60	$60
Euless, Texas	$60	$60
Grapevine, Texas	$54	$57
Prosper, Texas	$53	$60
Fort Worth, Texas	$52	$60

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs in Houston?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $51. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$50	$51

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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