Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$1,508/week

The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in Houston, TX is $1,508 per week. This is 32% lower than the Texas average of $1,992.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$1,508/week

Houston, TX

47% lower than the US average.

$1,992/week

Texas

11% lower than the US average.

$2,210/week

United States

How Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Webster, Texas

$1,803/week

This is 21% lower than the Houston average of $2,174.

Midland, Texas

$2,470/week

This is 12% higher than the Houston average of $2,174.

Wichita, Kansas

$2,270/week

This is 4% higher than the Houston average of $2,174.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses?

Midland, Texas pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,550 per week, followed by Odessa, Texas ($2,252) and Dallas, Texas ($1,958). Midland, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,570. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $1,508 per week — Midland, Texas pays 69% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Midland, Texas$2,550$2,570
Odessa, Texas$2,252$2,252
Dallas, Texas$1,958$1,958
Lewisville, Texas$1,675$1,675
Plano, Texas$1,616$1,657

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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