Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$52.05/hour
The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Texas is $52.05 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $53.58.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$52.05/hour
Texas
3% lower than the US average.
$53.58/hour
United States
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. Round Rock, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Texas average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $52 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Prosper, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Plano, Texas | $58 | $60 |
| Round Rock, Texas | $57 | $61 |
| Austin, Texas | $57 | $61 |
| Houston, Texas | $54 | $61 |
How does the pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($41). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. For comparison, the Texas average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $52 per hour — Colorado pays 10% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $57 | $67 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Texas?
Parkland Health and Hospital System pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by CloudinfraIT Inc ($52) and Perm Staff Jobs ($49). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Texas average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $52 per hour — Parkland Health and Hospital System pays 10% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Parkland Health and Hospital System | $57 | $57 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $52 | $57 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $60 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $37 | $37 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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NICU Nurse Manager
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- Euless, TX
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Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
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- Little Elm, TX
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Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- Prosper, TX
$60+/hour
NICU Nurse Manager
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- Euless, TX
$60+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Medical City Dallas Hospital
- Little Elm, TX
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