Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX
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 2% lower than the Texas average of $52.17.
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
12% higher than the US average.
$52.17/hour
Texas
14% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities
How Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities
Cedar Park, Texas
$56/hour
This is 4% higher than the Austin average of $54.24.
Round Rock, Texas
$35/hour
This is 56% lower than the Austin average of $54.24.
New Braunfels, Texas
$35/hour
This is 56% lower than the Austin average of $54.24.
What cities in Texas pay the most for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?
Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. Cedar Park, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Austin, TX average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $51 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 17% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Prosper, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Flower Mound, Texas | $57 | $57 |
| Cedar Park, Texas | $56 | $61 |
| Humble, Texas | $56 | $60 |
| Plano, Texas | $56 | $60 |
| Austin, Texas | $54 | $61 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Austin?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the Austin, TX average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $51 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $51 |
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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Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Saint David's South Austin Medical Center
- Austin, TX
$42-61/hour
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- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- Austin, TX
$42-61/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- St. David's HealthCare
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