Average Nurse Manager Salary

$51.22/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Texas is $51.22 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $51.59.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Manager salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$51.22/hour

Texas

1% lower than the US average.

$51.59/hour

United States

What cities in Texas pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay Nurse Managers the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Texas average for Nurse Managers is $51 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 17% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas$60$60
Euless, Texas$60$60
Prosper, Texas$60$60
Plano, Texas$55$60
Fort Worth, Texas$51$56
Lewisville, Texas$51$54
How does the pay for Nurse Managers in Texas compare to nearby states?

New Mexico pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Colorado ($64) and Tennessee ($39). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Texas average for Nurse Managers is $51 per hour — New Mexico pays 27% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New Mexico$65$72
Colorado$64$81
Tennessee$39$40
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in Texas?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by The Hospitals of Providence ($37) and Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX ($36). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Nurse Managers is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$46$72
The Hospitals of Providence$37$37
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX$36$36

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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