Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Worth, TX

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

College Station is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 25% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical 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 Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$38.71/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Fort Worth, TX is $38.71 per hour. This is 9% higher than the Texas average of $35.22.

Last updated on December 18, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Fort Worth, TX compared to State and National Averages

$38.71/hour

Fort Worth, TX

3% lower than the US average.

$35.22/hour

Texas

13% lower than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Fort Worth Compare to Other Cities

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Dallas, Texas

$46/hour

This is 13% higher than the Fort Worth average of $40.53.

Richardson, Texas

$37/hour

This is 10% lower than the Fort Worth average of $40.53.

Austin, Texas

$33/hour

This is 24% lower than the Fort Worth average of $40.53.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Dallas, Texas	$46	$55
Houston, Texas	$45	$54
Plano, Texas	$43	$55
Fort Worth, Texas	$41	$50
Round Rock, Texas	$40	$50
Shenandoah, Texas	$39	$50

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Fort Worth?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Baylor Scott & White Health	$45	$45
Cook Children’s Health Care System	$45	$47
Medical City Healthcare	$30	$35

Last updated on December 18, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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