New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average New Graduate Nurse Salary

$44.80/hour

The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Houston, TX is $44.80 per hour. This is 40% higher than the Texas average of $27.00.

Last updated on December 23, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

New Graduate Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$44.80/hour

Houston, TX

11% higher than the US average.

$27.00/hour

Texas

47% lower than the US average.

$39.78/hour

United States

How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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San Antonio, Texas

$33/hour

This is 35% lower than the Houston average of $44.80.

Wichita, Kansas

$28/hour

This is 62% lower than the Houston average of $44.80.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$32/hour

This is 39% lower than the Houston average of $44.80.

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