Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Waco, TX
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$1,775/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Waco, TX is $1,775 per week. This is 6% lower than the Texas average of $1,884.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 1,153 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Waco, TX compared to State and National Averages
$1,775/week
Waco, TX
24% lower than the US average.
$1,884/week
Texas
17% lower than the US average.
$2,199/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Waco Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Waco Compare to Other Cities
Arlington, Texas
$1,707/week
This is 4% lower than the Waco average of $1,775.
Fort Worth, Texas
$1,728/week
This is 3% lower than the Waco average of $1,775.
Irving, Texas
$1,960/week
This is 9% higher than the Waco average of $1,775.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Waco?
Surgical ICU Stepdown earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Waco, TX, averaging $2,500 per week, followed by Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit ($1,862) and Cardiac Stepdown ($1,862). Telemetry has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,662. For comparison, the Waco, TX average for Travel Nurses is $1,775 per week — Surgical ICU Stepdown earns 41% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical ICU Stepdown | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $1,862 | $2,422 |
| Cardiac Stepdown | $1,862 | $2,422 |
| Stepdown | $1,860 | $2,572 |
| Telemetry | $1,795 | $2,662 |
| DOU - Direct Observation Unit | $1,773 | $2,662 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Waco?
Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,760 per week, followed by Care Career ($2,470) and LanceSoft ($2,195). LanceSoft has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,900. For comparison, the Waco, TX average for Travel Nurses is $1,775 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 55% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $2,760 | $2,760 |
| Care Career | $2,470 | $2,572 |
| LanceSoft | $2,195 | $2,900 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,190 | $2,190 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,114 | $2,437 |
| First Connect Health | $2,099 | $2,447 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $1,996 | $1,996 |
| Jackson Nurse Professionals | $1,972 | $1,972 |
| Advantis Medical | $1,955 | $1,955 |
| Voca Healthcare | $1,923 | $1,932 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Waco, Texas
- 3015-TX Ascension Providence
- LanceSoft
UP TO $2,800/wk
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Waco, Texas
- 3015-TX Ascension Providence
- LanceSoft
UP TO $2,600/wk
Step-Down RN
- Waco, Texas
- 3015-TX Ascension Providence
- TotalMed RN and 1 other
UP TO $1,997/wk
Medical/Surgical RN
- Waco, Texas
- 3015-TX Ascension Providence
- ADN Healthcare
UP TO $1,952/wk
Med Surg Tele RN
- Waco, Texas
- 3015-TX Ascension Providence
- Lucid Staffing Solutions and 15 others
UP TO $2,333/wk
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