Average New Graduate Nurse Salary

$49.27/hour

The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Irving, TX is $49.27 per hour. This is 8% higher than the Texas average of $45.50.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$49.27/hour

Irving, TX

7% higher 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 Irving Compare to Other Cities

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Dallas, Texas

$54/hour

This is 9% higher than the Irving average of $49.27.

Arlington, Texas

$37/hour

This is 34% lower than the Irving average of $49.27.

Plano, Texas

$56/hour

This is 12% higher than the Irving average of $49.27.

What cities in Texas pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?

Round Rock, Texas pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Houston, Texas ($55). Round Rock, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Irving, TX average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Round Rock, Texas pays 21% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Round Rock, Texas$60$61
Houston, Texas$55$61

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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