Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Texas

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Texas?

The highest paying employer in Texas for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs is Baylor Scott & White Health, paying up to $45/hr. This is 22% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Texas.

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 32% 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

$35.03/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Texas is $35.03 per hour. This is 11% lower than the US average of $38.84.

Last updated on December 16, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$35.03/hour

Texas

11% lower than the US average.

$38.84/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Texas City, Texas	$48	$52
Dallas, Texas	$46	$55
Plano, Texas	$42	$55
Round Rock, Texas	$40	$50
Fort Worth, Texas	$39	$50
Shenandoah, Texas	$39	$50

How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Oklahoma	$46	$46
Missouri	$41	$49
Colorado	$38	$40
New Mexico	$34	$40
Kansas	$30	$36
Tennessee	$29	$31

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Texas?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Baylor Scott & White Health	$45	$45
Cook Children’s Health Care System	$44	$47
TK Health	$42	$42
Medical Solutions Direct Hire	$37	$37
The Hospitals of Providence	$37	$37
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$36	$38
HCA St. David's Healthcare	$32	$36
Medical City Healthcare	$32	$37
HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio	$31	$34

Last updated on December 16, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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