Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,979/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Athens, TX is $1,979 per week. This is 24% higher than the Texas average of $1,504.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on 42 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Athens, TX compared to State and National Averages

$1,979/week

Athens, TX

21% lower than the US average.

$1,504/week

Texas

59% lower than the US average.

$2,398/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities

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Tyler, Texas

$1,676/week

This is 18% lower than the Athens average of $1,979.

Dallas, Texas

$1,457/week

This is 36% lower than the Athens average of $1,979.

Plano, Texas

$1,700/week

This is 16% lower than the Athens average of $1,979.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Athens?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ED - Emergency Department$1,667$1,857
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Athens?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LeaderStat$2,158$2,158
Zack Group$2,056$2,056
Catalytic Solutions$2,020$2,020
Coast Medical Service$1,966$1,966
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$1,964$1,964
Voca Healthcare$1,930$1,930
GLC On-The-Go$1,859$1,885
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,787$1,887
Epic Travel Staffing$1,770$1,793
Medical Solutions$1,768$1,768

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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