Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Worth, TX
Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$54.95/hour
The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Fort Worth, TX is $54.95 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Texas average of $51.65.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Fort Worth, TX compared to State and National Averages
$54.95/hour
Fort Worth, TX
16% higher than the US average.
$51.65/hour
Texas
11% higher than the US average.
$45.99/hour
United States
How Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Fort Worth Compare to Other Cities
How Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Fort Worth Compare to Other Cities
Aurora, Colorado
$55/hour
This is equal to the Fort Worth average
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 11% higher than the Fort Worth average of $54.95.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
$41/hour
This is 33% lower than the Fort Worth average of $54.95.
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. Houston, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Fort Worth, TX average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Prosper, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Plano, Texas | $56 | $60 |
| Houston, Texas | $55 | $61 |
| Fort Worth, Texas | $55 | $61 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Fort Worth?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $53 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Fort Worth, TX average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $53 | $55 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. 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
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