Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX

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

College Station is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Trauma Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 37% higher than the average pay for Trauma Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Texas City, paying up to $52/hr, Dallas, paying up to $55/hr, and Houston, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Trauma Nurse Salary

$32.55/hour

The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in Austin, TX is $32.55 per hour. This is 40% lower than the Texas average of $45.65.

Last updated on December 10, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$32.55/hour

Austin, TX

23% lower than the US average.

$45.65/hour

Texas

13% higher than the US average.

$39.88/hour

United States

How Trauma Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities

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Olathe, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 1% higher than the Austin average of $32.55.

Kansas City, Missouri

$32/hour

This is equal to the Austin average

Catskill, New York

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What cities in Texas pay the most for Trauma Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Round Rock, Texas	$40	$50

What are the highest paying Agencies for Trauma Nurse jobs in Austin?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA St. David's Healthcare	$32	$32

Last updated on December 10, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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