Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

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

College Station is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 42% higher than the average pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Texas City, paying up to $52/hr, Dallas, paying up to $55/hr, and Houston, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$29.83/hour

The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Houston, TX is $29.83 per hour. This is 35% lower than the Texas average of $40.22.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

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

$29.83/hour

Houston, TX

33% lower than the US average.

$40.22/hour

Texas

2% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

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

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Austin, Texas

$32/hour

This is 37% lower than the Houston average of $44.39.

San Antonio, Texas

$33/hour

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

Grapevine, Texas

$37/hour

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

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas	$47	$55
Houston, Texas	$44	$54
Plano, Texas	$40	$55
Fort Worth, Texas	$40	$50
Round Rock, Texas	$40	$50

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$47	$47

Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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