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 5% lower than the Georgia average of $31.59.
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
53% lower than the US average.
$31.59/hour
Georgia
46% lower than the US average.
$46.03/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
Dublin, Georgia
$31/hour
This is 4% higher than the Columbus average of $30.05.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 23% higher than the Columbus average of $30.05.
Augusta, Georgia
$33/hour
This is 10% higher than the Columbus average of $30.05.
What cities in Georgia pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Only Conyers, Georgia reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. Conyers, Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Columbus, GA average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Conyers, Georgia pays 18% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Conyers, Georgia | $35 | $48 |
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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