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
How Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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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