New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Austin, TX
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$26.10/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Austin, TX is $26.10 per hour. This is 46% lower than the Texas average of $38.17.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Austin, TX compared to State and National Averages
$26.10/hour
Austin, TX
94% lower than the US average.
$38.17/hour
Texas
33% lower than the US average.
$50.67/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Austin Compare to Other Cities
New Braunfels, Texas
$46/hour
This is 3% higher than the Austin average of $44.33.
Fredericksburg, Texas
$33/hour
This is 36% lower than the Austin average of $44.33.
San Antonio, Texas
$44/hour
This is 1% lower than the Austin average of $44.33.
What cities in Texas pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Round Rock, Texas pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Cedar Park, Texas ($55). Round Rock, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Austin, TX average for New Graduate Nurses is $26 per hour — Round Rock, Texas pays 124% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Round Rock, Texas | $58 | $60 |
| Cedar Park, Texas | $55 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Austin?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $26 per hour. For comparison, the Austin, TX average for New Graduate Nurses is $26 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $26 | $26 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- St. David's HealthCare
- Austin, TX
$26+/hour
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- St. David's HealthCare
- Austin, TX
$26+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- St. David's HealthCare
- Austin, TX
$26+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- St. David's HealthCare
- Austin, TX
$26+/hour
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- St. David's North Austin Medical Center
- Austin, TX
$26+/hour
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