New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$27.82/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse is $27.82 per hour. This is 53% lower than the nursing US average of $42.55.
Last updated on February 23, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for New Graduate Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for New Graduate Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$27.82/hour
53% lower than the nursing US average.
$42.55/hour
United States
Where do New Graduate Nurses get paid the most?
Where do New Graduate Nurses get paid the most?
State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
Colorado | $49 | $53 |
New Hampshire | $46 | $53 |
Texas | $43 | $52 |
Missouri | $43 | $50 |
Pennsylvania | $42 | $48 |
Georgia | $42 | $48 |
Virginia | $41 | $49 |
Arizona | $41 | $45 |
Oklahoma | $40 | $55 |
Florida | $39 | $45 |
Kansas | $39 | $43 |
Tennessee | $36 | $46 |
South Carolina | $32 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Kaiser Permanente | $52 | $58 |
Community Medical Centers | $52 | $52 |
BJC HealthCare | $39 | $39 |
HCA Capital Division | $37 | $43 |
Mass General Brigham | $35 | $35 |
Tenet-AZ Region | $34 | $34 |
HealthOne | $29 | $29 |
HCA Florida Healthcare | $29 | $29 |
HCA TriStar | $29 | $29 |
HCA South Atlantic Division | $29 | $29 |
Last updated on February 23, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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- Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
- 3x12 hrs
$34+/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
- 3x12 hrs
$34+/hour
Posted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
- 3x12 hrs
$34+/hour
Posted 3 days ago
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- Metrowest Medical Center
- Marlborough, MA
- 3x12 hrs
$18+/hour
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