Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$49.52/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Houston, TX is $49.52 per hour. This is 13% higher than the Texas average of $43.09.

Last updated on August 3, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$49.52/hour

Houston, TX

12% higher than the US average.

$43.09/hour

Texas

2% lower than the US average.

$43.77/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Austin, Texas

$45/hour

This is 18% lower than the Houston average of $53.33.

San Antonio, Texas

$40/hour

This is 34% lower than the Houston average of $53.33.

Dallas, Texas

$36/hour

This is 48% lower than the Houston average of $53.33.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas$53$55
Frisco, Texas$52$56
Arlington, Texas$51$55
Fort Worth, Texas$51$57
Mckinney, Texas$51$56
Irving, Texas$50$52
Austin, Texas$45$50
Plano, Texas$41$52

Last updated on August 3, 2023. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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