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

$27.82/hour

53% lower than the nursing US average.

$42.55/hour

United States

Where do New Graduate Nurses get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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
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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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