Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$50.37/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Texas is $50.37 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $51.21.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$50.37/hour

Texas

2% lower than the US average.

$51.21/hour

United States

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 Texas average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $50 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 19% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas$60$60
Euless, Texas$60$60
Prosper, Texas$60$60
Plano, Texas$56$60
How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Kansas ($44) and Oklahoma ($41). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Texas average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $50 per hour — Missouri pays 1% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Missouri$51$62
Kansas$44$47
Oklahoma$41$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Texas?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX ($38) and The Hospitals of Providence ($37). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Texas average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$49$72
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX$38$38
The Hospitals of Providence$37$37

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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