Average New Graduate Nurse Salary

$31.13/hour

The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse is $31.13 per hour. This is 43% lower than the nursing US average of $44.42.

Last updated on November 22, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for New Graduate Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$31.13/hour

43% lower than the nursing US average.

$44.42/hour

United States

Where do New Graduate Nurses get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pennsylvania$50$54
Colorado$49$53
Virginia$44$57
Texas$44$52
Missouri$43$50
Georgia$43$48
Tennessee$43$46
New Hampshire$41$48
Oklahoma$40$55
Kansas$40$48
Florida$40$45
New Jersey$35$49
Massachusetts$33$54
North Carolina$32$43
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Last updated on November 22, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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