Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$51.30/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Texas is $51.30 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $50.57.
Last updated on October 23, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$51.30/hour
Texas
1% higher than the US average.
$50.57/hour
United States
What cities in Texas pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?
Little Elm, Texas, Denton, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay Surgical ICU Nurses the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Texas average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $51 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Denton, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay 17% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Denton, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Prosper, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Mckinney, Texas | $54 | $60 |
| Plano, Texas | $54 | $60 |
How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Missouri ($51) and Arizona ($47). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Texas average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $51 per hour — Colorado pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Arizona | $47 | $52 |
| 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 $50 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 $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $72 |
| Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX | $38 | $38 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on October 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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