Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

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

Texas City is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs, paying up to $52/hr. This is 18% higher than the average pay for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Fort Worth, paying up to $49/hr, Corpus Christi, paying up to $42/hr, and San Antonio, paying up to $40/hr.

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Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$39.11/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Houston, TX is $39.11 per hour. This is 32% lower than the Texas average of $51.49.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$39.11/hour

Houston, TX

26% lower than the US average.

$51.49/hour

Texas

4% higher than the US average.

$49.41/hour

United States

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

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San Antonio, Texas

$39/hour

This is equal to the Houston average

Dallas, Texas

$37/hour

This is 6% lower than the Houston average of $39.11.

Franklin, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 25% lower than the Houston average of $39.11.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fort Worth, Texas	$46	$49
San Antonio, Texas	$39	$40
Shenandoah, Texas	$39	$50
Pearland, Texas	$39	$50

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Patterns Hiring - Perm	$51	$51

Last updated on June 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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