Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX

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

Clint is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs, paying up to $72/hr. This is 55% higher than the average pay for Surgical ICU Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Agua Dulce, paying up to $61/hr, Little Elm, paying up to $60/hr, and Euless, paying up to $60/hr.

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$32.42/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Austin, TX is $32.42 per hour. This is 34% lower than the Texas average of $43.54.

Last updated on January 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Austin, TX compared to State and National Averages

$32.42/hour

Austin, TX

49% lower than the US average.

$43.54/hour

Texas

11% lower than the US average.

$48.46/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities

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Cedar Park, Texas

$35/hour

This is equal to the Austin average

Round Rock, Texas

$35/hour

This is equal to the Austin average

New Braunfels, Texas

$35/hour

This is equal to the Austin average

What cities in Texas pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas	$60	$60
Euless, Texas	$60	$60
Prosper, Texas	$59	$60
Fort Worth, Texas	$50	$52
San Antonio, Texas	$43	$44

Last updated on January 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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