New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$48.08/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Hickory, NC is $48.08 per hour. This is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of $47.44.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages
$48.08/hour
Hickory, NC
6% higher than the US average.
$47.44/hour
North Carolina
5% higher than the US average.
$45.21/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
Morganton, North Carolina
$48/hour
This is equal to the Hickory average
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 59% lower than the Hickory average of $48.08.
Asheville, North Carolina
$53/hour
This is 9% higher than the Hickory average of $48.08.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Asheville, North Carolina pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Hickory, North Carolina ($48) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). Asheville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 10% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $48 |
Last updated on November 6, 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
- HCA Healthcare
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Transylvania Regional Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Angel Medical Center
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
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