Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$44.39/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Houston, TX is $44.39 per hour. This is 16% lower than the Texas average of $51.49.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$44.39/hour

Houston, TX

11% higher than the US average.

$51.49/hour

Texas

23% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

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

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New Braunfels, Texas

$37/hour

This is 20% lower than the Houston average of $44.39.

San Antonio, Texas

$33/hour

This is 35% lower than the Houston average of $44.39.

Hudson, Florida

$33/hour

This is 36% lower than the Houston average of $44.39.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas$47$55
Houston, Texas$44$54
Plano, Texas$40$55

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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