Pediatric Nurse Salary Guide: Texas

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

The highest paying employer in Texas for Pediatric Nurse jobs is Cook Children’s Health Care System, paying up to $51/hr. This is 27% higher than the average pay for Pediatric Nurse roles in Texas.

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

College Station is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Pediatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 29% higher than the average pay for Pediatric 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 Pediatric Nurse Salary

$36.98/hour

The average salary for a Pediatric Nurse in Texas is $36.98 per hour. This is 8% lower than the US average of $39.97.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Pediatric Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$36.98/hour

Texas

8% lower than the US average.

$39.97/hour

United States

What cities in Texas pay the most for Pediatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas	$47	$55
Plano, Texas	$40	$55
Fort Worth, Texas	$40	$50

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tennessee	$46	$46

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Cook Children’s Health Care System	$51	$51
Baylor Scott & White Health	$45	$45
The Hospitals of Providence	$37	$37
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$36	$36
HCA St. David's Healthcare	$36	$36
HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio	$32	$35

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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