Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary

$54.29/hour

The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Texas is $54.29 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $52.23.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$54.29/hour

Texas

4% higher than the US average.

$52.23/hour

United States

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

Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Texas average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 11% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas$60$60
Euless, Texas$60$60
Prosper, Texas$60$60
Humble, Texas$59$60
Plano, Texas$55$60
Cedar Park, Texas$54$59
How does the pay for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Kansas pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Colorado ($58) and Missouri ($50). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Texas average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Kansas pays 9% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Kansas$59$59
Colorado$58$60
Missouri$50$60
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in Texas?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $50 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 Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$50$72
The Hospitals of Providence$37$37
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX$36$36

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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