Pre-Operative Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average Pre-Operative Nurse Salary

$44.76/hour

The average salary for a Pre-Operative Nurse in Houston, TX is $44.76 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Texas average of $43.66.

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

Pre-Operative Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$44.76/hour

Houston, TX

13% higher than the US average.

$43.66/hour

Texas

11% higher than the US average.

$38.80/hour

United States

How Pre-Operative Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$33/hour

This is 36% lower than the Houston average of $44.76.

Kansas City, Missouri

$33/hour

This is 37% lower than the Houston average of $44.76.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 41% lower than the Houston average of $44.76.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Pre-Operative Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas$47$55
Houston, Texas$45$54
Plano, Texas$40$55
Fort Worth, Texas$40$50
Round Rock, Texas$40$50

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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