New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Florida
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$44.06/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Florida is $44.06 per hour. This is 8% higher than the US average of $40.55.
Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages
$44.06/hour
Florida
8% higher than the US average.
$40.55/hour
United States
What cities in Florida pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Fort Myers, Florida pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Clearwater, Florida ($46) and Orange Park, Florida ($45). Fort Myers, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Florida average for New Graduate Nurses is $44 per hour — Fort Myers, Florida pays 16% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers, Florida | $51 | $57 |
| Clearwater, Florida | $46 | $48 |
| Orange Park, Florida | $45 | $45 |
| Sarasota, Florida | $44 | $45 |
| Brandon, Florida | $44 | $45 |
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($47) and South Carolina ($42). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for New Graduate Nurses is $44 per hour — Virginia pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $49 | $51 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| South Carolina | $42 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $42 | $45 |
| Georgia | $31 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Florida?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Florida average for New Graduate Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $53 |
Last updated on October 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Orange Park Medical Center
- Orange Park, FL
$42-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
- Brandon, FL
$41-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Resident
- HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
- Brandon, FL
$41-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
- Sarasota, FL
$41-45/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- South Bay Hospital
- Sun City Center, FL
$39-45/hour
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