New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average New Graduate Nurse Salary

$46.10/hour

The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Houston, TX is $46.10 per hour. This is 41% higher than the Texas average of $27.00.

Last updated on May 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$46.10/hour

Houston, TX

3% lower than the US average.

$27.00/hour

Texas

76% lower than the US average.

$47.41/hour

United States

How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Corpus Christi, Texas

$40/hour

This is 15% lower than the Houston average of $46.10.

Alexandria, Louisiana

$32/hour

This is 44% lower than the Houston average of $46.10.

Wichita, Kansas

$28/hour

This is 67% lower than the Houston average of $46.10.

What cities in Texas pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas$46$54
Corpus Christi, Texas$40$42

Last updated on May 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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