New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Texas
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$41.99/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Texas is $41.99 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages
$41.99/hour
Texas
This is equal to the US average
$42.05/hour
United States
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Kansas ($32) and Missouri ($26). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Texas average for New Graduate Nurses is $42 per hour — Colorado pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $41 | $51 |
| Kansas | $32 | $59 |
| Missouri | $26 | $26 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Texas?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Texas average for New Graduate Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $60 |
Last updated on October 1, 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
- Methodist Hospital Northeast
- Live Oak, TX
$38-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Methodist Texsan Hospital
- San Antonio, TX
$42-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Methodist Hospital Texsan
- Cibolo, TX
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Methodist Hospital Texsan
- Schertz, TX
$46+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant
- Cibolo, TX
$46+/hour
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