Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average Nurse Manager Salary

$39.11/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Houston, TX is $39.11 per hour. This is 21% lower than the Texas average of $47.30.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Nurse Manager salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$39.11/hour

Houston, TX

19% lower than the US average.

$47.30/hour

Texas

2% higher than the US average.

$46.36/hour

United States

How Nurse Manager Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$52/hour

This is 24% higher than the Houston average of $39.11.

Palm Springs, California

$77/hour

This is 49% higher than the Houston average of $39.11.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Nurse Managers?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pearland, Texas$39$50

Last updated on April 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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