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ICU Nurse salary in Texas, 2026: $73,736–$115,149 advertised across 65 listings

Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 65 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (52) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

Median advertised range
$73,736–$115,149
per year, base pay
Middle half
$65,520–$115,149
25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
Listings counted
65
of 117 live ICU Nurse listings in Texas
As of
November 8, 2026
Refreshed hourly from live listings

Median advertised ICU Nurse pay by city in Texas

Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. Cities with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.

$0$38k$75k$113k$150kHouston: $73,736–$115,149 median advertised base, 27 listingsHouston$73,736–$115,149n=27Lufkin: $63,856–$97,386 median advertised base, 6 listingsLufkin$63,856–$97,386n=6The Woodlands: $73,736–$115,149 median advertised base, 6 listingsThe Woodlands$73,736–$115,149n=6College Station: $65,520–$107,016 median advertised base, 5 listingsCollege Station$65,520–$107,016n=5Lake Jackson: $73,736–$115,149 median advertised base, 4 listingsLake Jackson$73,736–$115,149n=4Pasadena: $68,640–$109,824 median advertised base, 4 listingsPasadena$68,640–$109,824n=4Sugar Land: $73,736–$115,149 median advertised base, 4 listingsSugar Land$73,736–$115,149n=4Livingston: $63,856–$97,386 median advertised base, 3 listingsLivingston$63,856–$97,386n=3
CityListingsMedian minimumMedian maximum
Houston27$73,736$115,149
Lufkin6$63,856$97,386
The Woodlands6$73,736$115,149
College Station5$65,520$107,016
Lake Jackson4$73,736$115,149
Pasadena4$68,640$109,824
Sugar Land4$73,736$115,149
Livingston3$63,856$97,386

By employment type

TypeListingsMedian range
full-time44$73,736–$115,149
per diem9$87,360–$91,520
locums7$41,600–$208,000
fellowship4$73,736–$115,149

Employers with the most listings

EmployerListingsMedian range
CommonSpirit Health59$73,736–$115,149
Ascension2$118,560
Tenet Healthcare2$113,360
Defense Health Agency1$97,254–$123,528
Veterans Health Administration1$79,295–$139,966

Quick answers

What does a ICU Nurse make in Texas?
Across 65 live ICU Nurse listings in Texas with advertised pay, the median base range is $73,736–$115,149 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $65,520 at the low end to $115,149 at the high end.
Which Texas cities pay ICU Nurses the most?
Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Houston ($73,736–$115,149), The Woodlands ($73,736–$115,149) and Lake Jackson ($73,736–$115,149).
Does ICU Nurse pay differ by employment type in Texas?
44 full-time listings advertise a median of $73,736–$115,149, 9 per diem listings advertise a median of $87,360–$91,520, 7 locums listings advertise a median of $41,600–$208,000 and 4 fellowship listings advertise a median of $73,736–$115,149.
Who is hiring ICU Nurses in Texas and what do they offer?
CommonSpirit Health (59, median $73,736–$115,149), Ascension (2, median $118,560), Tenet Healthcare (2, median $113,360), Defense Health Agency (1, median $97,254–$123,528) and Veterans Health Administration (1, median $79,295–$139,966).CommonSpirit HealthAscensionTenet HealthcareDefense Health AgencyVeterans Health Administration
How many ICU Nurse jobs in Texas are open right now?
117 live ICU Nurse listings in Texas on ScrubHub today, of which 65 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse ICU Nurse jobs in Texas
How is this pay report calculated?
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 65 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 8, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (52) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.

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