Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: San Antonio, TX

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$42.80/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in San Antonio, TX is $42.80 per hour. This is 17% lower than the Texas average of $50.26.

Last updated on August 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$42.80/hour

San Antonio, TX

18% lower than the US average.

$50.26/hour

Texas

This is equal to the US average

$50.43/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in San Antonio Compare to Other Cities

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New Braunfels, Texas

$45/hour

This is 3% higher than the San Antonio average of $44.05.

Dallas, Texas

$50/hour

This is 11% higher than the San Antonio average of $44.05.

Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 9% higher than the San Antonio average of $44.05.

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

Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay Surgical ICU Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the San Antonio, TX average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $43 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 40% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas	$60	$60
Euless, Texas	$60	$60
Prosper, Texas	$60	$60
Plano, Texas	$56	$60
Mckinney, Texas	$54	$60

What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in San Antonio?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX ($38). For comparison, the San Antonio, TX average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$42	$42
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$38	$38

Last updated on August 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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