Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Texas

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Texas?

The highest paying employer in Texas for Operating Room Nurse jobs is Cook Children’s Health Care System, paying up to $54/hr. This is 29% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Texas.

Q: What cities in Texas pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

College Station is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 25% higher than the average pay for Operating Room 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 Operating Room Nurse Salary

$38.55/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Texas is $38.55 per hour. This is 7% lower than the US average of $41.25.

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$38.55/hour

Texas

7% lower than the US average.

$41.25/hour

United States

What cities in Texas pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas	$47	$55
Houston, Texas	$45	$54
Plano, Texas	$40	$55
Fort Worth, Texas	$40	$50
Round Rock, Texas	$40	$50
Shenandoah, Texas	$39	$50

How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Missouri	$48	$60
Oklahoma	$46	$46
Tennessee	$39	$46
Colorado	$38	$44
New Mexico	$36	$46
Kansas	$33	$34

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Texas?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Cook Children’s Health Care System	$54	$56
Baylor Scott & White Health	$45	$45
HCA St. David's Healthcare	$38	$45
The Hospitals of Providence	$37	$37
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$36	$36
Medical City Healthcare	$36	$38
HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio	$32	$35

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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