Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Texas

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Texas?

The highest paying employer in Texas for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs is Cook Children’s Health Care System, paying up to $51/hr. This is 21% higher than the average pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse roles in Texas.

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 22% 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

$40.22/hour

The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Texas is $40.22 per hour. This is 8% lower than the US average of $43.26.

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

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$40.22/hour

Texas

8% lower than the US average.

$43.26/hour

United States

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

How does the pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tennessee	$41	$53
Colorado	$39	$44
New Mexico	$29	$29

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Texas?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Cook Children’s Health Care System	$51	$51
Core Medical-Perm	$47	$47
Baylor Scott & White Health	$45	$45
The Hospitals of Providence	$37	$37
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$36	$36
HCA St. David's Healthcare	$36	$40
HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio	$31	$31

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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