Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$2,087/week

The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Houston, TX is $2,087 per week. This is equal to the Texas average

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,087/week

Houston, TX

7% lower than the US average.

$2,085/week

Texas

7% lower than the US average.

$2,241/week

United States

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

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Webster, Texas

$1,870/week

This is 17% lower than the Houston average of $2,190.

Austin, Texas

$1,819/week

This is 20% lower than the Houston average of $2,190.

San Marcos, Texas

$1,899/week

This is 15% lower than the Houston average of $2,190.

Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?

Corpus Christi, Texas pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,112 per week, followed by Odessa, Texas ($2,748) and Plano, Texas ($2,601). Plano, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,660. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,087 per week — Corpus Christi, Texas pays 49% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Corpus Christi, Texas$3,112$3,589
Odessa, Texas$2,748$3,402
Plano, Texas$2,601$3,660
Dallas, Texas$2,323$3,180
Irving, Texas$2,301$2,478
Lubbock, Texas$2,270$3,113
Mckinney, Texas$2,242$2,694
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Houston?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,100 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. ($2,536) and First Connect Health ($2,525). For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,087 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 49% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$3,100$3,100
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,536$2,536
First Connect Health$2,525$2,525
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,978$2,116

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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