New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Columbus, GA
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$30.05/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Columbus, GA is $30.05 per hour. This is 37% lower than the Georgia average of $41.26.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Columbus, GA compared to State and National Averages
$30.05/hour
Columbus, GA
34% lower than the US average.
$41.26/hour
Georgia
2% higher than the US average.
$40.36/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities
Nashville, Tennessee
$32/hour
This is 6% higher than the Columbus average of $30.05.
Salem, Virginia
$30/hour
This is 1% higher than the Columbus average of $30.05.
Hopewell, Virginia
$32/hour
This is 6% higher than the Columbus average of $30.05.
What cities in Georgia pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Conyers, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
Last updated on December 16, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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