Average New Graduate Nurse Salary

$31.07/hour

The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse is $31.07 per hour. This is 43% lower than the nursing US average of $44.54.

Last updated on December 21, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for New Graduate Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$31.07/hour

43% lower than the nursing US average.

$44.54/hour

United States

Where do New Graduate Nurses get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pennsylvania$50$56
Colorado$49$53
Missouri$44$55
Georgia$43$48
New Hampshire$43$48
Oklahoma$42$55
Kansas$40$48
Florida$40$45
Virginia$37$43
New Jersey$35$49
Massachusetts$35$61
North Carolina$32$43
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Last updated on December 21, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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