Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary

$51.48/hour

The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Houston, TX is $51.48 per hour. This is 9% lower than the Texas average of $56.14.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$51.48/hour

Houston, TX

6% higher than the US average.

$56.14/hour

Texas

14% higher than the US average.

$48.49/hour

United States

How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 31% lower than the Houston average of $51.48.

Nashville, Tennessee

$36/hour

This is 43% lower than the Houston average of $51.48.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 32% lower than the Houston average of $51.48.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses?

Lewisville, Texas, Little Elm, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Lewisville, Texas, Little Elm, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay 17% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lewisville, Texas$60$60
Little Elm, Texas$60$60
Euless, Texas$60$60
Cedar Park, Texas$56$60
Grapevine, Texas$55$57
Fort Worth, Texas$54$60
Prosper, Texas$53$60
Houston, Texas$51$54
What are the highest paying Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in Houston?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$48$49

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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