New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Arlington, TX
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$36.89/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Arlington, TX is $36.89 per hour. This is 23% lower than the Texas average of $45.50.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Arlington, TX compared to State and National Averages
$36.89/hour
Arlington, TX
25% lower than the US average.
$45.50/hour
Texas
1% lower than the US average.
$45.99/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Arlington Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Arlington Compare to Other Cities
Irving, Texas
$49/hour
This is 25% higher than the Arlington average of $36.89.
Fort Worth, Texas
$55/hour
This is 33% higher than the Arlington average of $36.89.
Dallas, Texas
$54/hour
This is 32% higher than the Arlington average of $36.89.
What cities in Texas pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay New Graduate Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. Round Rock, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Arlington, TX average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Little Elm, Texas, Euless, Texas, and Prosper, Texas pay 63% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Euless, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Prosper, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Round Rock, Texas | $60 | $61 |
| Plano, Texas | $56 | $60 |
| Fort Worth, Texas | $55 | $61 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Arlington?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Arlington, TX average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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