Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$52.29/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Texas is $52.29 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $51.61.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$52.29/hour
Texas
1% higher than the US average.
$51.61/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Little Elm, Texas and Euless, Texas pay Operating Room Nurses the most, both averaging $60 per hour, ahead of Grapevine, Texas ($54). For comparison, the Texas average for Operating Room Nurses is $52 per hour — Little Elm, Texas and Euless, Texas pay 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Grapevine, Texas | $54 | $57 |
| Prosper, Texas | $53 | $60 |
| Houston, Texas | $51 | $54 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Missouri ($54) and Kansas ($52). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $64. For comparison, the Texas average for Operating Room Nurses is $52 per hour — Colorado pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Missouri | $54 | $64 |
| Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Arizona | $51 | $61 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| New Mexico | $36 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Texas?
Cook Children’s Health Care System pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $87 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($49) and The Hospitals of Providence ($37). For comparison, the Texas average for Operating Room Nurses is $52 per hour — Cook Children’s Health Care System pays 67% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Children’s Health Care System | $87 | $87 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $72 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $37 | $37 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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