Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX

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

McKinney is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 17% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Waco, paying up to $55/hr, Temple, paying up to $55/hr, and Houston, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$41.92/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Austin, TX is $41.92 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Texas average of $40.85.

Last updated on June 14, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$41.92/hour

Austin, TX

7% lower than the US average.

$40.85/hour

Texas

9% lower than the US average.

$44.68/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities

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Round Rock, Texas

$46/hour

This is 7% higher than the Austin average of $43.11.

San Antonio, Texas

$40/hour

This is 8% lower than the Austin average of $43.11.

Houston, Texas

$49/hour

This is 11% higher than the Austin average of $43.11.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Mckinney, Texas	$51	$55
Houston, Texas	$49	$54
Georgetown, Texas	$48	$63
Texas City, Texas	$48	$52
Round Rock, Texas	$46	$50
Fort Worth, Texas	$44	$55
Austin, Texas	$43	$50
El Paso, Texas	$40	$47

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA St. David's Healthcare	$36	$43

Last updated on June 14, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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