Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX

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

Texas City is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $52/hr. This is 7% lower than the average pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Fort Worth, paying up to $55/hr, Houston, paying up to $54/hr, and Corpus Christi, paying up to $42/hr.

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Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$51.20/hour

The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Austin, TX is $51.20 per hour. This is 12% higher than the Texas average of $45.19.

Last updated on October 6, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Austin, TX compared to State and National Averages

$51.20/hour

Austin, TX

9% higher than the US average.

$45.19/hour

Texas

3% lower than the US average.

$46.41/hour

United States

How Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities

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Cedar Park, Texas

$35/hour

This is equal to the Austin average

Round Rock, Texas

$35/hour

This is equal to the Austin average

Houston, Texas

$45/hour

This is 22% higher than the Austin average of $34.70.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fort Worth, Texas	$46	$55
Houston, Texas	$45	$54
Pearland, Texas	$39	$50

Last updated on October 6, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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