How much does a Graduate Nurse make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Graduate Nurse in Houston, TX is $85,208. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $69,899 to a high of $103,371, with most professionals earning between $77,194 and $94,715.

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Graduate Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary $69,899 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary $77,194 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary $85,208 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary $94,715 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Graduate Nurse Salary $103,371 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $77,194 10% $69,899 90% $103,371 75% $94,715 $85,208 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Graduate Nurse ?

The Graduate Nurse (GN) is a nurse who has completed his or her academic studies but not completed the requirements to become a Registered Nurse (RN). Depending on the country, state, province or similar licensing body, the graduate nurse may be granted provisional nursing licensure. A Graduate nurse has not yet passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse (RN). In the US, the Graduate nurse can practice nursing under a Registered nurse. To practice as a Graduate nurse, he or she must have been authorized by the examination provider to sit for the ...

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77194
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85208

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
77322
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85404
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Graduate Nurse in Houston, TX. The base salary for Graduate Nurse ranges from $77,194 to $94,715 with the average base salary of $85,208. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,322 to $95,032 with the average total cash compensation of $85,404.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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