Average New Graduate Nurse Salary

$27.82/hour

The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Tennessee is $27.82 per hour. This is 12% lower than the US average of $31.14.

Last updated on October 6, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

New Graduate Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$27.82/hour

Tennessee

12% lower than the US average.

$31.14/hour

United States

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Nashville, Tennessee$44$46
Hendersonville, Tennessee$31$40
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Virginia$36$39
North Carolina$29$35
Georgia$26$26
Missouri$26$26
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm$31$31
HCA TriStar$29$29

Last updated on October 6, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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